Recipe: White Cake (one layer) (microwave)

WHITE CAKE
Makes one layer

1 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
graham cracker crumbs (optional)

Place all ingredients in mixing bowl. Blend at low speed, then beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Spread batter in 9-inch round baking dish.

Microwave at 50 percent power 6 minutes, rotate 1/4 turn every 3 minutes.

Increase power to High. Microwave 2 to 5 minutes or until done.

Immediately sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs if desired. Let stand directly on counter 5 to 10 minutes.

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