Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and beat well. Add vanilla to milk and stir in.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to above mixture. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
Grease and lightly flour a round 9 inch cake pan or 8 inch square pan.
Spread batter evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and spread immediately with butter. Sift powdered sugar and cinnamon over cake. Serve warm.
Submitted by: CM
