Chocolate Yeast Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add 3 egg yolks and yeast which has been dissolved in water.
3. 3
   Sift flour, soda and salt 3 times.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Add flour, milk and vanilla alternately to creamed mixture.
7. 7
   Add raisins or nuts.
8. 8
   Fold in egg whites.
9. 9
   Cover with cloth or Saran Wrap and let stand 6 hours or overnight.
10. 10
    Bake in tube pan 30 to 35 minutes at 350°.
11. 11
    Can be frosted or dust 10x sugar.