White Cake

2½ C cake flour
1½ C sugar
3 TSP baking powder
1 TSP salt
½ C white shortening (Crisco)
1 C milk
3 egg whites
1½ TSP vanilla extract
¼ TSP almond extract

Temperature: 350

Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together. Place the shortening in mixing bowl and sift in the dry ingredients. Add ¾ c milk and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the egg whites, flavorings and the rest of the milk. Beat for 1 minute. Pour into two 8″ or 9″ inch pans lined on the bottom with paper or baking parchment. Bake for 25-30 minutes.