2 c  Cake flour, sifted
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 c  Sugar
1/2 c  Vegetable shortening
1 ts Vanilla extract
2    Eggs
3/4 c  Milk

1. Sift toqether flour, baking powder and salt. 2. Cream shortening until
light and fluffy.Add sugar gradually to shortening and continue to beat
until mixture is light and fluffy. 3. Add vanilla and eggs to sugar
mixture. Beat till thoroughly combined. 4. Add dry ingredients alternately
with milk. 5. Allow batter to stand 10 to 15 minutes. 6. Line 2
heat-resistant, non-metallic 8-inch round, baking dishes with paper towels.
7. Pour 1/2 of the batter into each baking dish. 8. Heat one layer at a
time, uncovered, in e Oven 6 minutes or until toothpick comes out
clean. 9. Allow to cool before removing from dish. 10. Frost with Cocoa
Frosting. (See recipe.)