2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. syrup
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs

Cream together shortening and sugar, add eggs. Sift together dry ingredients, add alternately with syrup and milk. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

MAPLE FROSTING:

1/3 c. soft shortening
3 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. maple syrup

Combine ingredients until smooth, frost cooled cake.