Hickory Nut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. butter or lard
4 eggs
1 c. milk
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
1 or 2 c. nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together.
Add eggs; beat well, then add milk and vanilla.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
Stir in chopped nuts.
Makes 3 layers or 1 pan regular cake pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0.
This cake has more flavor if baked 1 day before eating.