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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening, butter or margarine
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. milk

Method

  • Soften shortening in a large bowl.
  • Beat in sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl.
  • Add half of flour mixture and half of milk to egg mixture and beat 300 strokes.
  • Add rest of flour mixture and milk; beat 300 strokes more.
  • Fill greased baking pan half full or pans.
  • Bake at 375° (moderate oven) 25 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.
  • This is an old recipe and is good with strawberries over it.