1/2 CUP FLOUR CALORIES RECIPES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan blend flour and milk.
• Cook stirring constantly until mixture bubbles.
• Cool.
• In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy.
• Add vanilla and salt, blending well.
• On medium speed beat in cooled flour mixture in small portions (teaspoonful at a time), beating well after each addition.
• Continue beating until light and fluffy.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans,.
• Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy.
• Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
• Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed.
• Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
• Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter.
• Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
• Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes.
• Invert cakes onto cooling racks.
• Cool completely and spread cake layers with your favorite frosting to make a 3-layer cake.