1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

TOPPING:

1 egg
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. nuts
1/2 c. brown sugar

Mix cake ingredients well. Spread mixture evenly in a greased 5 x 10 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Beat 1 egg lightly and pour onto cake mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar over top, then 1 cup nuts, then other 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown.