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Ingredients

  • 2 c. cake flour
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. butter, margarine or shortening
  • 1 c. milk
  • 4 egg whites (unbeaten)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract (if desired)

Method

  • Mix dry ingredients well; add fat and half of milk.
  • Beat until creamy.
  • Add remaining milk, egg whites and flavoring.
  • Beat until creamy.
  • Pour into two 8-inch greased and floured layered cake pans.
  • Bake at 375° (moderate oven) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake surface springs back up when touched lightly.
  • Cool cake for a few minutes before removing from the pans.
  • When cool, frost as desired.