Brasadel (Jewish Coffee Cake) 1 cup shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup walnuts plus additional 1/2 cup 3/4 cup granulated sugar Cinnamon to taste Beat together the shortening, 1 cup sugar and eggs. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Combine the mixtures. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat together. Then add 3/4 cup nuts (the original recipe called for raisins). Pour 1/2 of the batter into tube pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup nuts on top, then add the rest of the batter. Mix 3/4 cup sugar and a little cinnamon and sprinkle on cake. Bake in 350 degree F oven for approximately 1 hour. NOTE: The family decorates the cake with maraschino cherry halves and walnut halves.