Fluffy Gold Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted Softasilk
1 1/3 c. sugar
3 tsp. double-action baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. high grade shortening
1 c. milk, divided
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/3 c. unbeaten egg yolks (4 medium)

Preparation

Sift together into bowl, Softasilk, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add shortening, 2/3 cup milk, extract and vanilla.
Beat vigorously with spoon for 2 minutes by clock (about 150 strokes per minute).
Or mix with electric mixer on medium speed (middle of dial) for 2 minutes.
Add the rest of milk and egg yolks.
Beat 2 more minutes.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Pan size:
2 round layers, 8 x 1 1/2-inch.
Temperature:
350\u00b0 (moderate oven). Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool.
Frost with White Mountain Icing.