BASIC YELLOW CAKE

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2/3 cup shortening
2 tsp vanilla
2 egg yolks
2 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease and lightly flour bottom of 13x9 inch pan.

In large bowl, blnd all ingredients except vanilla, egg yolks and eggs, at low speed until mmoistened. Beat two minutes at medium speed. Add vanilla, egg yolks and eggs, beat 2 more minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost as desired.

Makes 12 servings.