1/2 c. shortening (butter)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
2 c. flour, sifted
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, blend thoroughly. Beat eggs well, add to first mixture. Mix, sift flour, salt and baking powder, combine alternately with milk. Lastly add vanilla. Bake in buttered layer cake pan, 25 minutes at 375 degrees.