1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 1/4 c. self-rising flour
2 whole eggs
1/2 c. soft shortening, Crisco
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugar and shortening. Add one egg at a time, beating well. Alternate flour and milk for 3 times. Bake in 3 (8 or 9 inch) pans.

ICING:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. water
3 egg whites
Dash of salt

Put in double boiler and beat until fluffy and add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Continue whipping until stiff enough to hold peak. Add 1 cup chopped nuts and spread on layers and top of cake.