Gold cake

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
6tablespoonsShortening
½cupEgg yolks
¼teaspoonSalt
½cupMilk
3teaspoonsBaking powder
2tablespoonsGrated lemon rind
2cupsFlour

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar. Add well-beaten egg yolks. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk to creamed sugar and shortening. Add grated lemon rind. Pour into well-oiled layer cake pans. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) 20 minutes. Use lemon filling between layers and cover with seven-minute icing. The Household Searchlight