White Cake

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. boiling water
  • 1 1/2 c. cold water
  • 1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
  • 1 tsp. vanilla or lemon flavoring

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat egg whites until stiff (set aside).
  2. 2
    Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. 3
    Mix shortening with white sugar and add boiling water.
  4. 4
    Alternate this with flour mixture and cold water. Add flavorings.
  5. 5
    Fold in egg whites.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Makes 2 (8-inch or two 9-inch) cake layers.

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