1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2-2 c. rhubarb, cut up

Cream sugar, shortening and eggs in large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and beat well. Stir in rhubarb and spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle with 1/4-1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon (1/2 cup ground walnuts in sugar topping is optional). Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.