3 tb Shortening
2 tb Butter
2/3 c Sugar
1/2 ts Vanilla
1 c Flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/3 c Milk
4 Egg whites; stiffly beaten
Frosting of choice
Cream shortening, butter and sugar until light. Add vanilla and mix
well. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture
alternately with milk, beating after each addition. Gently fold in
egg whites. Turn into greased and lightly floured 9-inch round layer
cake pan and bake at 375F 18 to 20 minutes, or until cake springs
back when lightly touched. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove and
cool completely. Frost with favorite frosting.
Yields
12 Servings