1/2 Cup shortening3/4 Cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla3 eggs2 Cups sifted flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 Cup chopped nuts1/2 pint sour cream1 1/2 Cup sifted all purpose flour7 Tablespoons sugar1 stick butterPinch of salt1/2 t
Cream shortening and sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Add eggs singly, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder and soda together. Add to creamed mixture, alternately with sour cream, blending after each addition. Spread half of batter in
Source: Samovar, page 82
