Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup nuts chopped

Method

  • Cream shortening, granulated sugar and vanilla thoroughly.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, blending after each addition.
  • Grease 10 inch tube pan and line bottom with wax paper.
  • Turn half batter into pan.
  • Mix butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add nuts and toss.
  • Place half nut mixture over first layer of batter.
  • Spread with remaining cake batter and top with remaining nut mixture.
  • Bake at 350F (180C).
  • until cake springs back when touched lightly, 30 to 40 minutes.