Cake
Sift dry ingredients together into mixing bowl. Add shortening (or butter/ margarine) and 2/3 cup of Friendship Buttermilk. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand. Add rest of buttermilk and eggs. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into greased wax paper-lined pans and bake at 350° F. for 30 minutes. Cool on a rack, fill and frost as desired.
(Yields 10 to 12 servings).
Chocolate Frosting
Combine in bowl and mix until well blended
Add confectioner’s sugar gradually and beat until smooth