Ingredients

2 3/4 C. sugar
1-1/2 C. shortening
3 /12 C. flour
1 C. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. water
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Cooking Instructions

Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs and milk. Mix dry ingredients. Add vanilla, then soda and hot water. Grease and flour large cast iron skillet place mixture in skillet (must be cast iron for proper results). Bake at 325 for 45 minutes. Upon removing cake let stand ten minutes and place on brown paper bag (grocery bag).
 
 
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