Fluffy Gold Cake

• 2 c. sifted Softasilk
• 1 1/3 c. sugar
• 3 tsp. double-action baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/3 c. high grade shortening
• 1 c. milk, divided
• 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
• 1/3 c. unbeaten egg yolks (4 medium)

1. Sift together into bowl, Softasilk, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Add shortening, 2/3 cup milk, extract and vanilla.
3. Beat vigorously with spoon for 2 minutes by clock (about 150 strokes per minute).
4. Or mix with electric mixer on medium speed (middle of dial) for 2 minutes.
5. Add the rest of milk and egg yolks.
6. Beat 2 more minutes.
7. Pour batter into prepared pans.
8. Pan size:
9. 2 round layers, 8 x 1 1/2-inch.
10. Temperature:
11. 350u0b0 (moderate oven). Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
12. Cool.
13. Frost with White Mountain Icing.

softasilk, sugar, doubleaction, salt, vanilla, shortening, milk, lemon extract, unbeaten egg yolks

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=677286 (may not work)