Plain Cake

1/2 c. shortening                         3 eggs or 6 yolks

1-1/3 c. sugar                            3/4 to 1 c. milk

2-1/4 c. sifted cake flour               1 tsp. vanilla

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt


Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Add shortening, vanilla and milk. Beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat 2 more minutes. Bake at 350 deg. for about 30 min. Bake in either 9x13" pan, lined with parchment paper, or 2 8” layer pans, lined with parchment paper. Good with chocolate frosting.