1 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
6 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. granulated sugar

Sift flour and baking powder. Heat milk and shortening until it melts. Keep hot! Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, beating constantly. Add vanilla, then flour mixture until just mixed. Gently stir in the hot milk mixture. Use greased and floured 9x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. DO NOT INVERT, but cool in baking dish. Excellent on strawberry or peach shortcake.