How to make it

  • These directions should work
  • Cream together eggs and sugar
  • Add melted shortening
  • Blend in flour and baking powder
  • Mix in milk and flavoring
  • Bake at 350 until done....probably check it in 20-25 minutes

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    " It was excellent "
    wdsdy ate it and said...
    This recipe is so cool!! 150 years old!! Wow! Looking forward to trying it!!!
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  • riverrat715 16 years ago
    Sounds like a great base for any kind of shortcake and so easy too. Gona try it tonight.
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    " It was excellent "
    bigstmpr ate it and said...
    THIS SOUNDS LIKE A RECIPIE MY GRANDMOTHER USED TO MAKE ON A SUNDAY FOR ALL OF US FOR WHEN WE GOT HOME FROM CHURCH. IT WAS SO TASTY.
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  • pat2me 16 years ago
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    " It was excellent "
    gingerlea ate it and said...
    Am afixin' to bake again and put fresh strawberries on top!!!!
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  • sparow64 16 years ago
    can't wait to try...thanks for sharing!
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  • chef2 16 years ago
    I am the biggest fan of home made cakes the older the recipe the better keep them coming stealing this one ((((((((((printing)))))))))))))
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  • kukla 16 years ago
    Ya gotta love these old handed-down family recipes! My Mom has a bunch of them too, from her Mom, and HER Mom. None of them come with instructions! Great post, Pat2Me :)
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    " It was excellent "
    gingerlea ate it and said...
    I forgot to tell you, since I never have shortening I used 3 tbls. of unsalted butter.
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  • rosemaryblue 16 years ago
    Very interesting recipe! Thank you so much for sharing, Pat. I love the old recipes...
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    " It was excellent "
    gingerlea ate it and said...
    GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First time I have ever made a cake from scratch. Didn't have anything for frosting but is nice and moist.
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    " It was excellent "
    gingerlea ate it and said...
    Gonna try this right now using vanilla extract. Will let ya know.
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