Minehaha Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, gradually adding sugar.
2. 2
   Beat well.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. 5
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6. 6
   Mix well after each addition, stir in flavoring.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form.
8. 8
   Fold into batter.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch pans.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool in pans 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from pans and cool completely.
13. 13
    Frost.