Aunt Doris’ Yellow Cake

¾ cup shortening or butter

1 ½ cup sugar

2-3 eggs

2 cups flour

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

Vanilla to taste

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk mixing after each addition.