Fluffy 2 Egg Cake

2 1/4 c sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs 
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar 2 times. Add shortening.. Combine eggs and milk and vanilla. Add half of liquid ingredients and beat with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining liquid ingredients and beat for 2 more minutes. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch round layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. (*have all ingredients at room temp. Cake ingredients need to be altered for high altitude baking)