8 med. eggs
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a tube cake pan. Combine everything in a large mixing bowl and beat at medium speed with an automatic mixer for at least 5 minutes. Pour in tube pan and bake 1 hour. Great toasted and buttered.