1/2 c  Shortening
1 1/2 c  Sugar
1 ts Vanilla
2    Eggs
2 1/4 c  Sifted cake flour
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Salt
1 c  Plus 2 tbsp. milk

Stir shortening to soften. Gradually add sugar and cream thoroughly for 10
minutes with your mixer set on HIGH speed. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a
time, beating well after each. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; add
to creamed mixture alternatley with milk, beating after each addition. Bake
in 2 paper lined 9×1 1/2 inch round pans in a 375 degree oven for 20
minutes.