Frosted White Cake With Almond Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
4 egg whites

Preparation

Combine shortening, salt and vanilla.
Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy.
Add baking powder to flour and sift 3 times.
Add small amounts of flour to creamed mixture, alternately with combined milk and water, mixing after each addition until smooth.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold carefully into mixture until well blended.
Pour batter into two 9-inch layer pans greased with pan coat.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Spread Toasted Almond Filling between layers and Seven Minute Frosting on top and sides of cake.