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

 * 1) Heat oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round layer pans.
 * 3) Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into mixing bowl.
 * 4) Add shortening, ⅔ cup milk and vanilla.
 * 5) Beat vigorously for 2 minutes (300 strokes).
 * 6) You can use an electric mixer if you scrape the sides down often.
 * 7) Use medium speed.
 * 8) Add another ⅓ cup milk and eggs.
 * 9) Beat two minutes.
 * 10) Pour into prepared pan.
 * 11) Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
 * 12) Cool.
 * 13) Finish with quick fudge icing or store bought chocolate frosting.