Sam Houston White Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter or margarine until soft and light.
2. 2
   Add granulated sugar gradually and continue creaming for several minutes to incorporate as much air as possible.
3. 3
   Mix flour and baking powder and sift three times.
4. 4
   Add extract to milk and water.
5. 5
   Add flour alternately with liquid to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry, and fold immediately into batter, blending thoroughly, but quickly.
7. 7
   Avoid beating.