Baked Alaska - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 qt. ice cream (brick)
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Grease and flour 9-inch pan.
Sift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl.
Add shortening and milk.
Beat 1 1/2 minutes at low speed with mixer or 225 strokes with a spoon. Add egg and vanilla extract.
Beat 1 1/2 minutes more.
Pour into pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched in center.