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

Measure flour, sugar, shortening, 2/3 cup milk and salt in mixing bowl and beat for two minutes. Stir in baking powder; add remaining ingredients and beat 2 minutes more. Pour in greased and floured tube pan and bake 30-35 minutes in a 375 degree oven. When cool, frost with Creamy Frosting (below). 1 egg 1/4 c. maple blend syrup 1/2 c. shortening 2 tsp. vanilla

Mix confectioners' sugar, salt and egg. Blend in syrup. Add shortening and vanilla, mixing until smooth and creamy. Add more sugar to thicken or water to thin frosting if needed for good spreading consistency. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts.