White Almond Cake - Versatile

Directions

1. 1
   Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.
3. 3
   Cream butter. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
4. 4
   Mix in flavorings. Add meringue, and beat thoroughly into batter.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350 F.
6. 6
   Spread batter into your chosen size form lined with parchment paper - see below.
7. 7
   15 x 10 x 1 inch pan bake for 30-35 min, or 2 x 9 inch round pans, bake at 30-35 min, or 3 x 8 inch round pans, bake at 25-30 minute.
8. 8
   Cool cake, after 10 min remove cake from pan(s) and finish cooling on a wire rack.