1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, cloves & allspice
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla & lemon extract

Sift together twice the flour, baking powder and spices. Beat in egg yolks. Stir in dry ingredients with milk and flavor. Spread batter in a pan, 13 x 9 x 2.

NUT ICING:

2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. nuts

Add salt and egg whites and beat until stiff. Beat in half of brown sugar and fold in the remaining. Spread meringue on batter. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

This is a lovely cake. You can sprinkle chocolate chips over batter first if you wish.