3/4 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. light brown sugar
4 1/2 egg yolks, whites beaten stiff and added later
1 1/8 c. milk
3 3/8 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 c. nuts, coarsely chopped
2 1/4 tsp. vanilla

Mix in order given. Add beaten egg whites last. Bake in greased loaf pan 45 minutes at 375 degree oven.