Favorite Holiday Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time; beat after each addition.
3. 3
   Add flour and milk alternately, ending with flour.
4. 4
   Add vanilla; mix well.
5. 5
   Bake in 2 (9-inch) pans, that have been greased and floured, at 350° for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool completely; split layers.
8. 8
   Make the filling.