1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. almond extract
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 tbsp. water
3 c. flour, not sifted
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. milk
Topping (recipe follows)

Cream shortening and sugar; add all other ingredients and beat until smooth. Layer batter and topping in two greased and floured 8 or 9 inch springform pans, ending with topping. Do not fill pan over two - thirds full. Bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees. When almost cool, drizzle thin powdered sugar icing and almond extract over top.

TOPPING:

1 stick butter, softened
8 tbsp. flour
8 tbsp. sugar
2 c. chopped walnuts

Mix butter with flour, sugar and nuts.