Japanese Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2. 2
   Cream shortening with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add beaten egg yolks and beat thoroughly.
3. 3
   Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry and fold into batter.
5. 5
   Pour half of this batter in two greased and floured cake pans.
6. 6
   Bake at 375° for about 30 minutes.
7. 7
   To the remaining batter add raisins, nuts, cloves and cinnamon.
8. 8
   Pour this batter into 2 greased and floured cake pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 375° for about 30 minutes.
10. 10
    When cool, spread filling between layers and on top (not on sides).