2 Eggs
1/2 c Lard
1 ts Salt
3/4 c Evaporated milk *
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 1/2 c Flour, sifted
1 tb Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
* Mixed with 1/3 c water.
Seperate eggs; beat whites until frothy. Beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar; keep
beating until whites form stiff peaks.
In another mixing bowl cream lard with remaining cup of sugar. When
softened add flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat for about a minute. Add
egg yolks, evaporated milk mixed with water, and vanilla and mix well.
Carefully fold in egg white mixture. Bake in a 3-by-4-by-12-inch buttered
cake tin for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.
Yields
8 Servings