Lincoln Almond Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix together sugar and butter.
3. 3
   Sift together flour and baking powder; slowly add to butter and sugar mixture alternately with small amount of milk.
4. 4
   Mix thoroughly. Add chopped almonds and vanilla; mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   In bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff; blend with other mixture.
6. 6
   Pour into greased and floured angel food pan or Bundt pan.
7. 7
   Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool upside-down on a wire rack.