Two Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 cups flour
• 2 level tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon flavoring
• 1 cup water or milk
• 2 egg whites

Method

1. 1 Place sugar and egg yolks in a bowl and cream together.
2. 2 Add shortening and cream again until well combined.
3. 3 Mix in flour, baking powder, flavoring, and water or milk.
4. 4 Beat just enough to mix, then fold in the egg whites.
5. 5 Pour into greased and floured deep layer-cake pans.
6. 6 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 20 minutes.