Lady Baltimore Cake

Name: Lady Baltimore Cake
Ingredients: 3 c. sifted cake flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. butter or shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. milk; 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; 3 egg whites, beaten stiff

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 c. sifted cake flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3 egg whites, beaten stiff

Directions

1

Sift flour before measuring.
2

Add salt and baking powder; sift three times.
3

Cream shortening thoroughly.
4

Add sugar gradually. Cream together until light and fluffy.
5

Add flour alternately with liquid mixture a small amount at a time; beat after each addition. Add flavorings.
6

Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
7

Bake in 2 well-greased 9-inch pans in 375° oven 20 minutes.
8

Prepare filling. Spread on layers; put together.