Black Walnut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
4 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
3 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. black walnuts

Preparation

Sift together first four ingredients.
Add shortening and milk and beat 2 minutes (300 strokes).
Add eggs and vanilla and beat 2 more minutes.
Put in walnuts and bake 30 to 40 minutes at 375\u00b0 in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan or three 9-inch layers.
Cool and frost.
All ingredients should be room temperature.