Lady Baltimore Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2. 2
   Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy.
3. 3
   Combine milk, water and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add sifted dry ingredients and liquid alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold into batter.
6. 6
   Pour into greased pans and bake in moderate 350° oven for 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Spread filling between layers and cover top and sides with divinity icing.
9. 9
   Makes 3 (9-inch) layers.