Plain Cake (Aunt Linnie)

Sift together in large bowl: 2 1/4 cups flour 2 1/2 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups sugar Add: 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup shortening Mix until flour is dampened. (about 2 minutes) Add: 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup milk Beat 2 minutes. Bake in 350 degrees oven. Makes 2 thick layers.