Instructions

1 Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.

2 In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Combine milk and vanilla, and add alternately with flour mixture to egg mixture. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch cake pan.

3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.