Feathery Chocolate Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/4 tsp. Calumet baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter or other shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
3 eggs, unbeaten
2/3 c. milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt and sift three times.
Cream shortening thoroughly; add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour, alternately with milk, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
Add flavorings.
Bake in 2 greased 9-inch layer pans in moderate (375\u00b0) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Spread chocolate frosting between layers and over cake.