6 c. flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
1-1/2 c. Crisco
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
 

In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Store in an airtight container in cool, dry place. If possible, use within one month but if kept cool and dry it WILL keep slightly longer.

2 c. cake mix
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. milk

 Stir ingredients for plain cake until well blended. Pour into 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

4 c cake mix
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c milk

Combine ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into 2 8" layer cake pans OR a 9 x 13" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done.