1 egg
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 to 2 c. rhubarb (finely diced or apple if desired)

Cream sugar, egg, shortening; add dry ingredients with milk. Fold in rhubarb. Pour into 9x13 pan. Mix the following and sprinkle over top.

TOPPING:

1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. nuts

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.