2 egg whites 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. more milk
2-1/4 c. sifted cake flour 2 egg yolks
1 c. more sugar 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla or other flavoring
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp, salt
1/3 c. vegetable oil
Grease well and flour 2 round layer pans, 8” or 9", or one 9”x13" pan.
Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in 1/2 c. sugar. Continue beating until very stiff and glossy.
Sift together into another bowl: cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt. Add vegetable oil and 1/2 c. milk. Beat 1 minute, medium speed on mixer, scraping bowl constantly.
Add the other 1/2 c. milk, egg yolks, flavoring. Beat 1 more minute, scraping bowl constantly. Fold in meringue gently. Pour mixture into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 deg. (round layer pans 30-35 minutes or 9”X13” pan 40-45 minutes) Cool. Ice as desired.