Silver White Birthday Cake

Recipe taken from:
Betty Crocker Cookbook

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 4 large egg whites

Preparation:
Mix together dry ingredients. Mix in shortening. Pour in 1/2 cup milk and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 1/4 cup milk and egg whites to mix and beat for 2 minutes. Pour into two eight inch round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until done.

Notes & Tips:
I frosted this using Betty's White Mountain Frosting. Makes a great easy birthday cake.