I'm throwing a friend of mine a baby shower in a couple of weeks. I despise most cakes, but this recipe was my grandmother's and I love it. Unfortunately I've never been able to make it without the middle sinking in. I want it to look nice for the party, so any tips you have would be much appreciated (I am about 3000ft above sea level):
1/2 c +2 tbsp shortening
1 3/4 c +1 tbsp sugar
2 large eggs
3 c flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs, Beat for one minute till fluffy. Mix powders together. Alternate powder mixture, milk and vanilla. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
1/2 c +2 tbsp shortening
1 3/4 c +1 tbsp sugar
2 large eggs
3 c flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs, Beat for one minute till fluffy. Mix powders together. Alternate powder mixture, milk and vanilla. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.