2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. salad oil
1 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Set oven for moderate 350 degrees. Beat egg whites until frothy; gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar. Continue beating until very stiff and glossy; set aside.

Mix and sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add oil, 1/2 cup milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat 1 minute. Fold in egg white mixture.

Spoon into two greased and floured deep 8-inch layer cake pans or 2 (9-inch) layer cake pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool on rack. The deep 8-inch layers may be cut crosswise to make 4 layers, if desired.