1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
3 c. cake flour, sifted
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

TOPPING:

3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped
3 tbsp. cream

Cream shortening well and add sugar, a small amount at a time, beating until light. Add egg yolks, one at a time and beat until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Remove from oven spread with topping. Put under broiler three inches from unit for one or two minutes.

To make topping add brown sugar and nuts to melted butter; add cream and mix well.