WATERMELON CAKE 
3 c. sifted cake flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg whites, beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. red food coloring
1/2 c. dark raisins

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream butter; add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Add flour alternately with milk. Beat egg whites and add to batter. Divide batter into 2 parts. To one part, add red food coloring and well floured raisins. Grease melon mold or Bundt pan. Put a layer of white batter in the bottom, the red in the center and a layer of white on top.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 45 to 55 minutes. Frost with green icing.

 

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