1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water

Boil to thick syrup. Cool and set aside until later. Blend together: 1/2 c. shortening 2 egg yolks, beaten

Sift flour and baking powder together and add alternately with water: 2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. water

Stir in: 1 tsp. vanilla

Fold in:

Bake in 2 greased and floured layer cake pan at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.