Basic Plain Cake
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A home-kitchen version of basic plain cake, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 c. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. flour, sifted
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tsp. baking powder
Method
Cream shortening; add sugar and continue creaming until fluffy.
Add eggs.
Beat until light.
Sift flour; measure.
Add salt and baking powder and sift twice more.
Add vanilla to milk. Add dry and liquid ingredients alternately to creamed mixture. Beat until thoroughly blended.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375°. Makes 2 (8-inch) layers.
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