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 after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
4. 4
   Mix after each addition.
5. 5
   Stir in flavorings.
6. 6
   Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
9. 9
   Frost as desired.
10. 10
    Yield:
11. 11
    One 3-layer cake.