Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening; add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks and beat until well blended.
2. 2
   Sift flour; measure and add salt and baking powder and sift again.
3. 3
   Add dry ingredients alternately with milk and flavoring.
4. 4
   Beat thoroughly after each addition.
5. 5
   Fold in chopped nuts and stiffly beaten egg whites.
6. 6
   Pour into greased loaf or layer pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 30 minutes for layer cake and
8. 8
   1 hour for loaf cake.
9. 9
   Makes two 9-inch layers or 1 loaf, 4 x 8 x 3 1/2-inches.