2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
4 egg whites, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Turn oven to 350 degrees. Have all ingredients at room temperature. Sift flour with the baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

Cream Crisco and sugar well. Add flour alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Beat 2 minutes. Add 4 unbeaten egg whites. Bake in greased and floured pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 box powdered sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together sifted powdered sugar, Crisco, milk and vanilla until smooth.