1/2 c. shortening
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp. mace
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
4 egg whits, stiffly beaten

Blend shortening, salt, lemon rind, and mace. Add sugar gradually and cream well. Add baking powder to flour and sift 3 times. Add flour to creamed mixture, alternately with combined milk and water, mixing after each additional until smooth. Fold in egg whites.

Pour batter into two 9-inch layer pans greased with pan; coat and bake in moderate 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. This cake may also be baked in greased ring mold filled 2/3 full, with extra batter used for cupcakes.

Bake ring 30-40 minutes in moderate 350 degree oven. Unmold and fill with heated fruit salad. Top, if desired, with molasses cream.