Ambrosia Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar in large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add unbeaten egg whites, one at a time, beating after each addition.
3. 3
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
4. 4
   Add these, the water and extract, all at once.
5. 5
   Beat at medium speed 2 or 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Pour into 3 greased 9 x 9-inch pans and bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
7. 7
   Caution:
8. 8
   Do not overbake.
9. 9
   Cool before frosting.