Happy Day Cake Or "Best Two Egg Cake"
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs", "2 1/4 c. flour", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. milk"]
["Stir shortening to soften.", "Gradually add sugar and cream thoroughly.", "Add vanilla.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.", "Sift flour with baking powder and salt; add to cream mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition.", "Bake in two 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans in moderate oven (375\u00b0) for about 23 minutes."]
["shortening", "sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "milk"]