Black Walnut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add vanilla.
Sift in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
Beat egg whites.
Add 1/3 cup sugar gradually, until stiff.
Fold into batter.
Add 1 cup nuts.
Pour into 2 (8-inch) pans and bake for 25 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Top with your favorite frosting and on sides and between layers.
Sprinkle nuts on top.