YELLOW LAYER CAKE OR CUP CAKES

INGREDIENTS

2 cups cake flour (sifted before measuring)
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter or grease two 9 inch layer pans 1 1/2" deep. To avoid a crust and for easier removal, line pans with a circle of wax or parchment paper which has been buttered.

Measure into mixing bowl:

2 cups cake flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Beat for 2 minutes.

Stir in 3 teaspoons baking powder.

Next, add:

2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Beat for 2 more minutes to make a smooth and thin batter. Turn batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.

For cup cakes line muffin tins with baking cups and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes. Makes 2 layer cakes or 2 1/2 dozen cupcakes.

Allow to cool slightly and frost the cakes while still warm.