Instructions

1. Sift dry ingredients onto shortening.
2. Add vanilla to milk.
3. Add 2/3 of the liquid.
4. Beat one minute (count 150 strokes per minute).
5. Add remaining liquid and the eggs.
6. Beat 2 minutes.
7. Turn into deep 8-inch layer pans.
8. Bake in moderate oven, 375 (F) for 25 minutes.
9. Frost top and sides with green-colored buttercream frosting.
10. With scissors, cut flower petals from marshmallows and cut gumdrops for centers.