A good dessert to serve when the main course is a light one.
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup milk or light cream
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups lukewarm water
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cream the 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with the 1/2 cup of white sugar. Add to this the milk or cream, flour, baking powder, salt, raisins and nuts.
Mix the water, brown sugar, butter, and cornstarch. Boil for 5 minutes.
Grease a 2-quart casserole. Pour in the syrup first, then spread the batter over it. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
Serve warm with whipped cream.