Today is My 86th  Birthday !

He’s a great father, grand-father and great grandfather. Hes always always thinking of others and taking care of his family.

Dad’s Favorite Yellow  Cake

1/2 c shortening

1 cup of sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 cups flour

1 cup milk

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix-shortening,&  sugar  add eggs. Shift dry ingredients and Add.Alternate with milk and add vanilla. Pour in 8×12 inch pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350 .

One minute Chocolate Icing

1 1/2 c sugar

1/4c plus 3 tsp  milk

2 tbsp Crisco

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp cocoa

2 tsp. white corn syrup

1 tsp vanilla

( you can add nuts if you like)

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a sauce pan. Cook 1 minutes on medium heat . Remove from heat and add vanilla.  B eat until Thick Pour over cake.