Cottage Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Grease and flour 8x8x2 inch cake pan.
3. 3
   Sift first 3 ingredients together 3 times.
4. 4
   Work in shortening until smooth and creamy; add sugar slowly, continue to work until light.
5. 5
   Add egg, beat very well with spoon.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Turn into cake pan; bake in oven for 50 minutes or until done.
8. 8
   Cool on wire rack 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan.
9. 9
   VANILLA SAUCE: Combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan.
10. 10
    Slowly add boiling water; stir constantly to avoid lumps.
11. 11
    Simmer, while stirring, about 5 minutes or until clear and thickened.
12. 12
    Remove, stir in rest of ingredients.
13. 13
    Serve hot on Cottage Pudding.