Grandma's Chocolate Layer Cake

This is from my old betty crocker cook book for boys and girls!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups cake flour, sifted
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening, softened
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 2  eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease two 8-inchor 9-inch pans.
2. Sift together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add shortening, milk and vanilla extract.
4. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes by hand or use a electric mixer on medium speed.
5. Add the other 1/3 cup of milk and the eggs.
6. Beat for another 2 minutes.
7. Pour into pans and bake immediately for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Frost.