TRADITIONAL TREE CAKE - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• Green food coloring
• Gum drops or crushed peppermint for decorating