1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk

Cream shortening, sugar, add vanilla and eggs. Mix well. Combine dry ingredients. Add to sugar mixture. Bake in two 8 or 90inch round pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.