3/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 eggs

TOPPING:

2/3 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped nuts

Make topping first. Combine brown sugar and flour; cut in butter to resemble corn meal. Add chopped nuts. Chill until ready to use.

Combine the first 6 ingredients. Add shortening and milk; beat 1 1/2 minutes. Add eggs and beat another 1 1/2 minutes. Pour 1/3 of batter into 9 x 9 inch pan which has been greased only on the bottom. Sprinkle half the topping over this batter, cover with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining topping. Bake in the oven for 34-50 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm.