CAKE INGREDIENTS;
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk

FILLING:

1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream Crisco, sugar, eggs, vanilla in large bowl. Combine flour, salt, baking powder add alternately to creamed mixture. Pour into 1 (9 inch) cake pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, cut in half put together with cream filling. Frost top with chocolate frosting if desired.