Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. / Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan/ bake 25-30 inch pan.

1. Mix brown sugar and flour; then cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until crumbly.

2. Set aside 1 cup of this crumbly mixture for the topping. To the remainder add eggs, and beat until well blended; then add the buttermilk which has been combined with the next 6 ingredients. Mix together thoroughly.

3. Spread batter into a greased and floured 9x13x2 inch pan for a single recipe.

4. Add nuts to the crumbly mixture and sprinkle over the top.

NOTES : "This is a good pan cake that needs no frosting since the topping is baked with the cake. Delicious, and especially suited for breakfasts and brunch. Make a big batch to have on hand in your freezer for impromptu entertaining"

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