Grandma's Chocolate Layer Cake

== Ingredients ==
* 2¼ cups sifted cake flour
* 1½ cups sugar
* 3 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ cup soft shortening
* 1 cup milk
* 1½ teaspoons vanilla
* 2 eggs
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 350 °F.
# Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round layer pans.
# Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into mixing bowl.
# Add shortening, ⅔ cup milk and vanilla.
# Beat vigorously for 2 minutes (300 strokes).
# You can use an electric mixer if you scrape the sides down often.
# Use medium speed.
# Add another ⅓ cup milk and eggs.
# Beat two minutes.
# Pour into prepared pan.
# Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
# Cool.
# Finish with quick fudge icing or store bought chocolate frosting. 
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Category:Cake Recipes
Category:Vanilla Recipes