1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. plain flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking soda in 1/4 c. warm water
2 tsp. vanilla
5 separated eggs

Cream shortening, sugar and salt. Stir in egg yolks 1 at a time. Alternate with buttermilk, flour and soda in water. Beat until smooth. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into greased and floured tube pan.

Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350°F. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife to loosen. Turn out. Wonderful for strawberry shortcake.