Maple Nut Cake
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/4 tsp. maple extract", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "2 c. sifted cake flour", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "3/4 c. milk", "1/2 c. nuts, sliced"]
["Combine shortening, salt, vanilla and maple extract.", "Blend. Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.", "Sift flour and baking powder together 3 times.", "Add small amount of flour to creamed mixture, alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.", "Pour into two 8-inch greased cake pans.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 minutes (about)."]
["shortening", "salt", "vanilla", "maple", "sugar", "eggs", "cake flour", "baking powder", "milk", "nuts"]