Old Mansion Holiday Cake

1. 1

   Have shortening at room temperature and stir just to soften. Sift in dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Add 3/4 cup milk and mix until all flour is dampened.

3. 3

   Beat 2 minutes with mixer at low speed, or 300 strokes by hand.

4. 4

   Add two flavorings and mix.

5. 5

   Add meringue and the remaining milk and beat 150 strokes by hand or 1 minute by mixer at a low speed.

6. 6

   Turn batter into 2 round 9-inch layer cake pans that are 1 1/2 inches deep and have had the bottoms lined with waxed paper and have been greased.

7. 7

   Bake 30 minutes or until done. Cool.

8. 8

   Frost.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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