Hickory Nut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Crisco shortening
2 c. sugar (granulated)
1 c. milk
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
9 egg whites, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. hickory nuts, chopped
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, flour and milk.
Add beaten egg whites.
Add salt, baking powder and vanilla.
Mix well.
Add nutmeats and mix well.
Bake as a solid cake or in layers.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until toothpick comes out clean or cake springs back when touched with finger.
Ice if desired.