2 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening, soft
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour and sugar into bowl. Add shortening, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat 2 minutes longer. Pour batter into two greased paper lined 8" round cake pans. Bake in preheat oven, 375 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool about 10 minutes, then remove from pans. Use your favorite frosting.