Hickory Nut Cake
["2 c. sugar", "2/3 c. butter", "3 eggs", "1/8 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 c. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. nuts, chopped (reserve a few halves for garnish)"]
["Cream together sugar and butter.", "Add eggs.", "Beat on medium speed of mixer for 2 minutes.", "Mix dry ingredients together lightly with a fork.", "Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Mix well.", "Stir in vanilla and nuts.", "Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.", "(May be baked in 8-inch layer pans.)", "Cool."]
["sugar", "butter", "eggs", "salt", "baking powder", "flour", "milk", "vanilla", "nuts"]