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 c. plus 2 Tbsp. 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:


 * 1/2 c. 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.