Lady Baltimore Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
6 stiffly beaten egg whites

Preparation

Stir shortening to soften.
Gradually add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
Add extracts and egg yolks. Sift flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and water, beginning and ending with flour.
Beat after each addition. Fold in egg whites.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.