White Mountain Cake

This is a great showpiece of a cake. Top with White Mountain Frosting.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• ¾ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups cake flour
• 5 egg whites

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.

Step 2

Sift and measure cake flour. Add salt and baking powder, and sift again.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 5

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.