Penuche-Topped Cake

Assemble these supplies:

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla


Steps in preparation:

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt. Cream shortening and sugar well. Blend in eggs one at a time. Beat 1 minute. Add milk and vanilla that have been mixed together, alternately with dry ingredients to creamed mixture, be-ginning and ending with the dry. Blend thoroughly after each addition. (If using electric mixer, use low speed.) Pour into well-greased and lightly floured 12 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Topping 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup nuts, chopped 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Mix well and sprinkle over batter. Bake in moderate oven (350° F.) 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream, if possible.