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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (less 2 tbsp)

Method

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt& baking powder.
  • Set aside.
  • Drop in shortening, add 2/3 of milk, vanilla and mix for 2 minutes on low speed of electric mixer.
  • Add one egg at a time, beating continually, add the rest of milk and mix for 2 additional minutes.
  • Grease and flour two 8" round cake pans, and divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
  • Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown in color.
  • Test the center of the cake with a toothpick; if it comes out clean the cake is done!
  • Allow cakes to cool before removing them from the pans.
  • Thoroughly cool before decorating.
  • Note: If you only have all-purpose flour on hand, reduce amount of flour by 2 tbsp.
  • and increase baking powder by 1 tsp.
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  • You may use this recipe for cupcakes by reducing the milk to 3/4 cup.
  • Fill with your favorite jam or fruit and cover with your favorite icing.