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Cream butter with sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in milk and preserves, then the baking powder, cinnamon and flour (sifted together). Pour into waxed paper lined 8x8 inch pan or dish. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Yield 9 servings. Serve as a cake with warm cream if desired.
Output:
butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, apricot preserves, baking powder, flour