Ingredients

  • 5 c. plain flour
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 c. sweet milk
  • 1 c. oleo
  • 1/3 c. Crisco
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 4 tsp. vanilla flavor

Method

  • Sift together the first four ingredients.
  • Cream shortening and sugar well.
  • Add 3 eggs; beat well.
  • Add 2 eggs.
  • Beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Grease and flour cake pans.
  • Put just enough dough to spread in pan (about two big spoonfuls).
  • Bake in preheated oven at 425° for 8 to 10 minutes.