1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 3/4 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. yellow cornmeal
3/4 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add buttermilk. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Put in greased and floured 8" or 9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.