German Rhubarb Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. finely chopped rhubarb
• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 c. buttermilk or soured milk
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Topping:

• 1/4 c. white sugar
• 1/4 c brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts
• 1/2 c. coconut

Directions

1. Mix shortening, cinnamon, brown sugar, allspice, egg, cloves, salt and vanilla well, then add rhubarb and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix flour and soda alternately.
3. Add flour and buttermilk to first ingredients.
4. Mix well and pour batter in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
5. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on batter.
6. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 40 minutes.