2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream brown sugar and Crisco. Add 2 beaten eggs, then sour milk and soda mixed together; beat. Add flour then vanilla; beat. I put into two 9 inch round layer pans sprayed with Pam. Cook at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.