Vanilla-Cashew Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. 2
   In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and sour cream with electric mixer, until smooth.
3. 3
   Stir in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in flour and baking powder with electric mixer on low speed.
5. 5
   Add cashews and mix well.
6. 6
   Pour into buttered 13- x 9-inch cake pan.
7. 7
   Bake for about 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and set aside.
9. 9
   Spread cake with Amaretto Icing.
10. 10
    Cut into squares.
11. 11
    Serve warm or cold.
12. 12
    AMARRETTO ICING:.
13. 13
    In bowl, combine icing sugar, cream and Amaretto, mixing with fork.
14. 14
    Add a little more liquid if needed, until preferred consistency.
15. 15
    Mix well until smooth and creamy.
16. 16
    Reserve.