1 lb. confectioners sugar
1 c. shortening or butter
4 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder. Add alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.