LindsayDirections ‘Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.**Sift and measure cake flour. Add salt and baking powder, and sift again.**In a large bowl, beat shortening until smooth. Add sugar gradually, and beat until fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk and flavorings (see Cook”s Note). Beat thoroughly after each addition.**Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.**Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.**’
White Mountain Cake Recipe
Ingredients
shortening,white sugar,flour,salt,baking powder,milk,egg,vanilla,almond
Directions ‘Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.**Sift and measure cake flour. Add salt and baking powder, and sift again.**In a large bowl, beat shortening until smooth. Add sugar gradually, and beat until fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk and flavorings (see Cook”s Note). Beat thoroughly after each addition.**Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.**Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.**’
Directions ‘Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.**Sift and measure cake flour. Add salt and baking powder, and sift again.**In a large bowl, beat shortening until smooth. Add sugar gradually, and beat until fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk and flavorings (see Cook”s Note). Beat thoroughly after each addition.**Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.**Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.**’
