Busy Day Cake

I was hungry for cake the other day and made this.

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 cup sugar

zest from 1 lemon

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup milk

1/3 cup shortening

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Note: I rubbed the lemon zest into the sugar. I feel it gives a more lemony flavor. Also for people living in Italy: Since our baking powder has vanilla in it you can either leave out the liquid vanilla or reduce the amount. I also used strutto for the shortening.

Grease a 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan (or equivilent). In a small mixing bowl combine all ingredients and a 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat with electric mixer until combined. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Turn into pan. Bake at 375 F/190 C for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cool. Serves 9.