2 1/4 c. cake flour or 2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 egg whites (1/2 c.)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour baking pan (13x9x2) or 2 round layer pans (8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches). Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk and vanilla into large mixer bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

Add egg white; beat 2 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans. Bake oblong 35-40 minutes, layers 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.