1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 beaten egg
2 c. + 1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
2 c. finely cut fresh rhubarb
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar and add salt and egg. Add flour and milk, in which soda has been dissolved, alternately to creamed mixture. Stir in rhubarb. Spoon batter into a well greased and floured 9"x13"x2" pan.

Combine 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts. Then sprinkle over batter in the pan. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until done.