Lillian's Plain Cake

2-1/4 c. sifted cake flour               1/2 c. shortening
3 tsp. baking powder                    2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. salt                                    1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 c. sugar                              2 eggs
1/3 c. milk

Sift into mixing bowl all ingredients in first column. Add shortening, the 2/3 c. milk, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining milk. Beat 2 more minutes.

Bake at 350 deg. for about 30 minutes in two greased and floured 8" layer pans.

- Lillian Andersen, Salt Lake City
  Mom's sister