2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. milk
2 eggs
Topping

Grease and flour 9x13x2 inch pan. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and sugar together into large mixer bowl. Blend in shortening and milk; beat 1 1/2 minutes. Add eggs; beat 1 minute longer. Pour 1/3 of the batter into pan. Sprinkle half of the topping on batter. Pour remaining batter on topping; sprinkle with remaining topping. Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 12.

TOPPING:

2/3 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts.