Ambrosia Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. water
1 tsp. orange extract
6 egg whites
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar in large mixing bowl.
Add unbeaten egg whites, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
Add these, the water and extract, all at once.
Beat at medium speed 2 or 3 minutes.
Pour into 3 greased 9 x 9-inch pans and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Caution:
Do not overbake.
Cool before frosting.