Starlight Cake
(Yellow Cake)
 
2 Cups Flour
3 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Cup Shortening or Butter
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Tsp Salt
1 Cup Milk
3 Eggs
 
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 13x9x2" cake pan. 
2. Measure all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
3. Blend for 1/2 minutes on low speed, scraping the bowl constantly
4. Beat on high for 3 minutes more.
5. Pour into cake pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Bake layers 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
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Variations:  
1. Add 1/4 cup poppy seeds and 2 tsp Lemon rind to the batter
Lemon Glaze: 1/2 Cup powdered Sugar and 3-4 tsp lemon juice
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2. Add Chocolate Chips
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3. Marble it with a chocolate cake recipe.