I told a couple of my friends about this cake I had today and they asked for the recipe, so here it is. It is a cake given to my mom from her 95-year old friend.


Two-Egg Cake

Preparation - have shortening at room temperature. Assemble all ingredients and utensils needed. Grease a 9 x 13 pan and sprinkle with flour. Sift flour once before measuring.

Sift into large bowl or Mixmaster:
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add:
- 1/2 cup soft shortening
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix for two minutes, scraping bowl while mixing.

Add:
- 2 eggs, unbeaten
- 1/2 cup milk

Mix for two minutes, pour batter into pan, one layer

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Brown Sugar Frosting

Put the following into a pot on the stove:
- 1/2 stick of margarine
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water

Heat until bubbly.

Add 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Pour over warm cake and let cool