WHITE CAKE SUPREME

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
5 stiffly beaten egg whites

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour two (9x1 1/2-inch) round cake pans.

Cream shortening and sugar till light. Add vanilla and mix well; set aside.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition. Gently fold in egg whites. Divide between prepared pans.

Bake in 375 degree F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or till done. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool thoroughly and frost.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, 1976