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Happy Day Cake

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I just love the name of this cake. I assume it must have been used for celebrations like birthdays.

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How to Make Happy Day Cake

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Happy Day Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ Cup cake flour, sifted
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ Cup granulated sugar
  • ½ Cup shortening*, softened
  • 1 Cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Prepare two layer cake pans
  • In large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients
  • Cut in shortening
  • Add ¾ Cup milk, mix until combined
  • Mix in remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly
  • Divide into layer pans and bake for 20 - 25 minutes

Notes

*If using butter, or lard - use only 1 Cup minus 2 Tablespoons
 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: birthday cake, cake
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