1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour

Cream the sugar, shortening and vanilla extract. Add eggs and buttermilk. Blend in baking soda, baking powder and flour. Pour into greased loaf pan.

Topping
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup nuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix sugar, nuts and cinnamon together. Cut the topping into batter for a marbleized effect. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes.