One-Bowl White Cake

Preheat oven to 350F
Grease two 8" round layer cake pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper or dust lightly with flour.
2 cups pre-sifted Monarch soft wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together into mixer bowl, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Add shortening and first amount of milk.
Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand.
Add second amount of milk, eggs and vanilla.
Beat for 2 additional minutes.
Turn into prepared pans.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.