2/3 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients into bowl, and shortening, 1/2 c. milk, and eggs. Stir until flour is dampened, then beat 2 minutes. Pour into loaf pan, 4 by 13, and bake at 350 until done. The cake will be golden brown with a crack in top.