1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Place shortening in mixing bowl. Sift in dry ingredients. Add egg and half the milk; mix until flour is moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer. Add remaining milk and vanilla; beat 2 minutes longer. Bake in greased and lightly floured 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan at 375 degrees about 25 minutes or until done.