Basic Plain Cake

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar and continue creaming until fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add eggs.
  3. 3
    Beat until light.
  4. 4
    Sift flour; measure.
  5. 5
    Add salt and baking powder and sift twice more.
  6. 6
    Add vanilla to milk. Add dry and liquid ingredients alternately to creamed mixture. Beat until thoroughly blended.
  7. 7
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375°. Makes 2 (8-inch) layers.

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