2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening, room temperature
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir shortening to soften. Add flour mixture, 3/4 cup of the milk and vanilla. Mix until all flour is dampened; then beat 2 minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer. Add eggs and remaining milk. Beat 1 minute longer.

Pour into two 9 inch layer pans lined with paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove from pans and cool completely on racks. Frost with any frosting.