1 cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup cornflakes cereal
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a saucepan, melt shortening until completely smooth. Stir in brown sugar. Mix in boiling water, vanilla extract, salt and flour. Mix thoroughly. Slowly blend in the cornflakes cereal, cornmeal, and white vinegar. Spoon mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour batter over cheese layer.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix remaining brown sugar with remaining whole wheat flour. Stir in cornflakes cereal and cornmeal mixture, and spread over remaining cheese layer. After baking, let cool completely before cutting into squares.