Aunt Bert's White Cake

This is a very old recipe that I got from my deceased friend Holli's Aunt Bert. Everyone will love it.

• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 cup boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together the buttermilk with the baking soda. Set aside. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat well.

Step 2

Add buttermilk and baking soda mixture.

Step 3

Sift dry ingredients, and add to creamed mixture.

Step 4

Add boiling water, and mix well.

Step 5

Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6

Let cool. I frost with cream cheese frosting.