Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
["1 c. shortening (Wesson)", "2 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "1 c. sweet milk", "2 tsp. vanilla flavoring", "3 c. self-rising flour"]
["Mix sugar and flour.", "Add shortening and blend until smooth. Beat about 3 minutes.", "Add eggs; beat 1 minute.", "Add flavoring last.", "Beat about 3 minutes with electric mixer.", "Line pan with wax paper and grease well.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 15 minutes.", "Makes 3 layers.", "Stack with seven minute icing.", "Place strawberries on top of cake and let run down sides of cake.", "Very good."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "sweet milk", "vanilla flavoring", "flour"]