Heavenly White Cake



INGREDIENTS:

2 3/4 cups sifted cake flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

4 egg whites

1 1/2 cups white sugar

3/4 cup butter

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together
three times.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup
sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will
hold up in soft peaks.

3. Cream butter or margarine. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar,
and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients
alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each
addition until smooth. Mix in flavorings. Add meringue, and beat
thoroughly into batter. Spread batter in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan
which has been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool
cake in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire
rack to finish cooling. This cake may also be baked in two 9 inch
round pans for 30 to 35 minutes, or in three 8 inch round pans
for 25 to 30 minutes.



Heavenly White Cake