Lady Baltimore Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Have ready egg whites beaten to meringue with 1/2 cup sugar, speed number 12 on electric mixer.
2. 2
   Measure into mixer bowl shortening, milk and vanilla.
3. 3
   Measure into sifter flour, salt, 1 1/4 cups sugar and baking powder.
4. 4
   Mix shortening just to soften, using speed number 3.
5. 5
   Sift in dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Add milk and beat at speed number 3 for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Then add meringue mixture and beat 1 minute longer.
8. 8
   Turn into pans.
9. 9
   Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 35 minutes or until done.