BEST TWO-EGG CAKE

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This is my grandma on my mom's side recipe. I never knew my grandma but from mom's recipe case (we use a 3x5 card case) I was digging through it and found hand writing I didn't recognize so it must be hers. I think my mom made this when I was a kid but I'm not sure. I just remember mom making this really awesome cake that she...

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 c sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c plus 2 tablespoons of milk

Steps:

  • 1. Stir shortening to soften. Gradually add sugar and mix thoroughly at medium speed.
  • 2. Add vanilla, and then add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each. Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • 3. Add to shortening mixture alternately with the milk, mixing after each addition.
  • 4. Bake in 2 paper-lined 9x1 1/2-inch ROUND pie pans at 375 degrees for roughly 23-25 minutes
  • 5. Cool and add any frosting you wish and serve
  • 6. NOTE: May take longer to prepare until you get the recipe down

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