Grandma'S Chocolate Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening, softened
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Grease two 8-inchor 9-inch pans.
Sift together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add shortening, milk and vanilla extract.
Beat vigorously for 2 minutes by hand or use a electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the other 1/3 cup of milk and the eggs.
Beat for another 2 minutes.
Pour into pans and bake immediately for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Frost.