2 c. sifted cake flour 1/2 c. shortening
1-1/4 c. sugar 1 c. minus 2 tbsp. milk
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 egg whites, unbeaten
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Drop in shortening. Add 2/3 of milk, then flavorings and beat 2 minutes. Scrape bowl and beater. Add remaining milk and egg whites and beat 2 minutes more. Bake in 9x13" greased pan at 350 deg. for 30-40 minutes. Ice with Strawberry Queen Icing (see below).
STRAWBERRY QUEEN ICING
2 tbsp. shortening 2 or 3 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter 1/3 c. well-crushed strawberries
1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. lemon juice
Blend shortening, butter and salt. Add gradually 1/2 c. of sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add 1-1/2 c. sugar alternately with about 1/3 c. of the crushed strawberries (use only enough berries to make a nice consistency to spread). Add lemon juice; beat well.