Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Attach
bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. Stop and
scrape bowl. Add egg whites. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until
smooth and fluffy.
Pour batter into two greased and floured 8- or 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at
350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack. Frost if desired.
PER SERVING:
ABOUT 267 CAL, 4 G PRO, 42 G CARB, 9 G FAT, 2 MG CHOL,
183 MG SOD
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ENGLISH
CAKES AND FROSTINGS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1
1
⁄
2
cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
1
⁄
2
cup shortening
1 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 egg whites
EASY WHITE CAKE
YIELD:
12 TO 16 SERVINGS
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