This is a special cake for a special occasion!

3 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
8 egg whites, divided by twos
1 c. milk

Sift flour, baking powder, salt. Cream butter, add sugar, beat in vanilla. Add 2 egg whites at a time and beat until all 8 are added. Fold in flour mixture alternately with milk. Begin and end with flour. Turn into 4 UNGREASED 9 inch cake pans lined with baking paper or waxed paper. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool in pan a bit, then turn out and peel off paper.

LANE CAKE FILLING:

8 egg yolks
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. raisins or dates, chopped
1/2 c. bourbon or brandy
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat egg yolks in large pan. Beat in sugar. Add shortening. Cook and stir over moderate heat until thick, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fruit, bourbon, vanilla. Cool and spread between layers. Ice with boiled or 7 minute frosting, or your favorite.