2 1/4 c. Pillsbury's best all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Oven at 350 degrees. Grease and flour bottom of two 8 inch round layer pans or Bundt pan. Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl.

Blend well at lowest speed of mixer. Beat 3 minutes at low speed, scraping sides of bowl or beat at 550 degrees with spoon.

Pour batter into pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Fill and frost as desired.