1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 pt. (plus) sour cream

TOPPING:

6 tbsp. butter
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Add eggs, singly, beating well after each addition. Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Spread half of the batter in a 10 inch tube pan which has been greased and lined on the bottom with waxed paper. Mix topping, and dot batter in pan with half of topping. Put in remaining batter, then put rest of topping around top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan. Makes approximately 12 servings.