2 3/4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla (optional: 1 tsp. almond extract and 1 tsp. orange flavoring)
2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
6 eggs

In large electric mixing bowl, combine all ingredients at once and beat 1/2 hour. Spoon into tube pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. Test for doneness.

Marble Version: Add 1/2 cup cocoa and 1/2 cup sugar to 1/2 batter and swirl with spoon after putting in pan.