Aladdin Layer Cake with Lemon Yellow Frosting (untested)

This recipe is one of the older ones in Grammy's recipe box. Based on the age of the paper and that it is written in fountain pen it is probably from before 1940.

Ingredients for cake:

• 3 cups sifted flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions for cake:

1. Sift dry ingredients together three times
2. Add butter
3. Combine eggs, milk, vanilla and add to first mixture
4. Beat vigorously for one minute
5. Bake in three layers in a 375°F oven for 25 minutes

Ingredients for frosting:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 4 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
• 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons water

No instructions are included for mixing the frosting