French Coffee Cake
["2 1/4 c. sugar", "2 sticks plus 2 Tbsp. shortening", "5 beaten eggs", "6 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. vanilla", "2 c. milk", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder"]
["Cream together sugar, salt, shortening and vanilla.", "Add gradually in small amounts a portion of the liquid alternately with the flour.", "Add eggs and mix until smooth.", "The sides of the bowl should be scraped down occasionally to insure a uniform batter. Pour into 9 x 13-inch greased pan."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "vanilla", "milk", "baking powder"]