2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Measure all ingredients into large bowl; beat for 3 1/2 minutes. Bake in prepared pans for 30 minutes. Frost as desired.