Classic White Cake
Submitted by lsb on July 17, 2004 at 5:31 pm

Description
Classic White Cake

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Instructions

2 1/4 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. milk
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract
5 egg whites

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pan.

Beat flour, sugar, shortening, milk, baking powder, salt, and almond extract in a large bowl on medium speed for 30 seconds or until well blended. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Beat in egg whites and beat on high speed for an additional 2 minutes.

Bake 40 minutes in 9 x 12 pan; 30 minutes for 8 or 9 inch round pans (2 layers). When cool, frost with Buttercream Frosting (recipe follows).

4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. almond extract
3 Tbsp. milk

Combine all ingredients and mux until well blended.