Plain Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening with 3/4 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Add flavoring and egg yolks; cream again.
3. 3
   Sift and measure flour; add baking powder and salt and sift again.
4. 4
   Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to first mixture, adding about 1/3 at a time.
5. 5
   Fold in egg whites, beaten stiffly into which remaining 1/4 cup of sugar has been beaten.
6. 6
   Pour batter into lightly greased and floured pans (or pan).
7. 7
   Good plain or you can frost.