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