Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. To creamed mixture, alternately add dry ingredients and milk, combining lightly after each addition.

Pour maple syrup into greased 6 cup baking dish. Spoon in batter and sprinkle with nuts, if using. Bake in 350F oven for 40-45 minutes or until tester inserted comes out clean. Makes 6 servings. Note: To reheat 1 serving in microwave: Use full power for 45 seconds. Typed in MMformat by cjhartlin@email. Msn. Com