Light Yellow Birthday Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5/8 c. soft shortening (half butter for flavor)
1 7/8 c. sugar
2 large eggs
3 c. Softasilk or 2 3/4 c. Gold Medal flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Beat eggs in thoroughly.
Sift together Softasilk, baking powder and salt. Stir in alternately with milk and vanilla.
Pour into greased and floured 9-inch cake pans or oblong 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes (35 to 40 minutes in oblong pan).