1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
3 egg whites
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. beer
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream soft butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in sifted dry ingredients alternately with beer, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add vanilla. Sprinkle in baking powder. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Fold gently but thoroughly into batter.

Grease and flour two 9 inch layer pans. Pour batter into pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until cake tests done.