Pecan Delight

1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup fruit cocktail

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar

Method & Story;Mix all ingredients with an electric hand mixer. Place in a 9 X 9 cake pan, sprinkle with the brown sugar and chopped nuts. Bake 325 for :45 minutes or until done.
Serve with whipped cream.
The recipe was given to me in 1972 by Marion, Grandpa E's cousin. She is an excellent cook and cooked from scratch food at the school for years. This dessert is very easy and good, I made it during the winter- it is delicious when served warm with the whipped cream.