Yellow Cake Made from Scratch

Very simple cake, anyone can make it. You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire.

• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating just to combine. finally, stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost and enjoy.