2 1/2 c. cake flour
3 3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
5 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk

Sift flour, measure, add baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add unbeaten egg whites, one at a time. Beat after each. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Makes 3 layers. Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-24 minutes.

FILLING:

3/4 c. canned milk
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. dates
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. figs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. nuts

Place milk, water and sugar in heavy, thick pan. Stir sugar until dissolved. Add dates, raisins and figs. Cook until thick. Cool; add vanilla and nuts. Put this between layers.

FROSTING FOR LORD AND LADY BALTIMORE CAKE:

1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla

Have butter and cheese at room temperature. Beat in mixer; add sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Cover top and sides of cake with this; top with grated coconut.