Cowboy Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour.
2. 2
   Add sugar, salt and shortening.
3. 3
   Rub into fine crumbs.
4. 4
   Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture to sprinkle over the top.
5. 5
   To the remaining crumbs, add baking powder, soda and spices.
6. 6
   Mix thoroughly.
7. 7
   Add eggs to the sour milk and stir into the dry mixture; beat until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour into greased pan and sprinkle crumbs over top.
9. 9
   Sprinkle an additional 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
10. 10
    Top with chopped nuts (optional).
11. 11
    Bake at 350° in large cake pan until done.
12. 12
    Great with chili.