2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sour milk
2 well beaten eggs

(Sour milk can be made using 1 cup milk with 1 1/3 tablespoons vinegar OR 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice).

Combine flour, salt, brown sugar and shortening. Mix until crumbly. Save out 1/2 cup for topping. Add baking powder, soda and spices and mix well. Add eggs and milk and mix well. Pour into 2 well greased and floured 8 inch cake pans. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Freezes well.