Very simple cake, anyone can make it. You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire.
Original recipe makes 1 – 9×13 inch cake
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9×13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating just to combine. finally, stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 139 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21.2 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Fat: 5.2 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 2.2 g
Sodium: 181 mg
