Photo: David Holifield
Ingredients
- 14 egg whites
- 1 pound sugar
- ½ pound butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 pound flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Flavoring to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4
Gradually add the milk and mix well.
5
Sift the flour and baking powder together, then fold into the butter mixture.
6
Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
7
Add flavoring to taste and mix gently.
8
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.