1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour

Bake in layers or 9 x 13 inch pan. Combine sugar, butter, shortening and milk and eggs. Blend until moistened and beat for 2 minutes. Add flour to mixture and beat 2 minutes more. Bake at 350 degrees.

ICING FOR SPOONING OVER COOKIE CUTTER CAKE:

6 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. white corn syrup
3 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth, pour over cake.