Basic Yellow Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, begin and end with flour mix.
4. 4
   Mix after each addition.
5. 5
   Stir in flavorings.
6. 6
   Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round ake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and let cool completely on wire rack.
9. 9
   Frost as desired.
10. 10
    Tip; over mixing the batter will make the cake heavy or grainy.
11. 11
    If you prefer cupcakes , spoon batter into paper lined muffin pans, fill to half full, Bake at 375F for 20minutes.
12. 12
    # dozen.