Instructions: 1. Sift toqether flour, baking powder and salt.

2. Cream shortening until light and fluffy.Add sugar gradually to shortening and continue to beat until mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add vanilla and eggs to sugar mixture. Beat till thoroughly combined.

4. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.

5. Allow batter to stand 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Line 2 heat-resistant, non-metallic 8-inch round, baking dishes with paper towels.

7. Pour 1/2 of the batter into each baking dish.

8. Heat one layer at a time, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

9. Allow to cool before removing from dish.

10. Frost with Cocoa Frosting. (See recipe.)

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