Rhubarb Cake

Cake:
1 to 1 1/2 cups rhubarb
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
topping (see below)

Cream together brown sugar and shortening. Blend in eggs, flour and remaining ingredients except topping. ( Batter will be thick)

Spread into 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

Spread on topping and bake 30 to 40 minutes, until top is browned and skewer inserted in center comes out clean


Topping:
1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Aunt Budee