Method
- Soften shortening by stirring.
- Gradually add sugar and cream till light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla essence.
- Sift flour with baking powder and salt and add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- Beat after each addition.
- Separate egg whites and beat until stiff.
- Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
- Bake in paper lined round pans in moderate oven for 375 F for 18-20 mins.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup skimmed milk
5 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence
3 tsps. baking powder
1 tsp. salt