Marshmallow Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Lightly grease two 9 inch layer cake pans.
3. 3
   Cream the shortening, add the sugar gradually.
4. 4
   Sift the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
5. 5
   Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture.
6. 6
   Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.
7. 7
   Fold the beaten egg whites and the vanilla into the cake batter.
8. 8
   Pour batter into the prepared pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.