Recipe Friday – Busy Day Cake

I love cakes but sometimes I just don’t have the time to fix a cake. That’s where this recipe comes in. There are several varieties but I love the most basic of it because if you want to get a little fancy you can add almost anything to it. Enjoy

 

BUSY DAY CAKE (OLD-TIME)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1 eggs
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 c. nuts (optional)

 

Directions

1. Grease and lightly flour a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine all ingredients.
3. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Turn into pan.
4. Bake in a pre-heated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or till done.
5. Cool.

8-9 servings