2 c. cake flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs Have all ingredients at room temperature before mixing. Sift flour, measure; add baking powder, salt, sugar, and sift again into large mixer bowl. Add shortening, milk and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer at low speed. Add unbeaten eggs. Beat 1 minute longer. Pour into rectangular pan which has been greased. BAKED ON TOPPING: 2 egg whites
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. walnuts or pecans, chopped Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add brown sugar gradually and beat well mixed. Spread on top of cake batter; sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350 degrees about 35 minutes. | 
