One-Egg Cake - Softasilk flour

Method

• Heat oven to 350° (moderate).
• Grease and flour two layer pans, 8 x 1 1/2-inches or a square pan, 8 x 8 x 1 3/4-inches. Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting.
• Blend flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Add shortening, 2/3 of milk and vanilla.
• Beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
• Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
• Add rest of milk and egg.
• Beat 2 more minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
• Pour into pan(s).
• Bake layers about 30 minutes, square 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool.
• Frost with your favorite icing.