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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted cake flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg (unbeaten)
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour 8 x 8 x 2-inch cake pan. Sift first 3 ingredients 3 times.
  • Work shortening until smooth and creamy.
  • Add sugar slowly; continue to work until light.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with combined milk and vanilla in thirds, beating with spoon after each addition.
  • Turn into cake pan and bake in 350° oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until done.