GOLD CAKE

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter or shortening
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sifted cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Sift together flour and baking powder until well combined.

Cream butter OR shortening well, add sugar. Beat.

Add egg yolks, beaten until light, and vanilla. Mix.

Stir in a small portion of flour/baking powder mixture, then pour in a small amount of milk. Repeat, beating after each addition until all ingredients are used. To avoid a tough cake texture, do not overbeat.

Pour batter into a greased and floured baking pan.

Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

Serves 6 to 8.

CINNAMON SUPPER CAKE

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and beat well. Add vanilla to milk and stir in.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to above mixture. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute.

Grease and lightly flour a round 9 inch cake pan or 8 inch square pan.

Spread batter evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and spread immediately with butter. Sift powdered sugar and cinnamon over cake. Serve warm.