1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
2 apples, pared and thinly sliced

TOPPING:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Cream shortening and butter. Add sugar gradually beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Spoon half of batter into greased and floured 13 x 9 pan. Arrange apple slices over top. Spread with remaining batter. Mix topping and sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.