Emerald Isle Cake

1/2 c Butter or margarine, softened
1 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 3/4 c All purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Milk

Glaze:
1 c Confectioner's sugar
1 tb To 2 tb milk OR Irish Whiskey

Green food coloring, optional slivered almonds, optional

In amixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. combine baking powder and salt; add alternately with the milk. Beat until smooth. Spread into a greased 9x9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes or until cake test done. For glaze, combine confectioner's sugar and milk or whiskey, stirring until smooth and fairly thin. If desired, add 1-2 drops of food coloring and stir until well blended. Spread glaze over warm cake. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Makes 9-12 servings.

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