INGREDIENTS
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Bake at 350° F. for 35 to 40 minutes.
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All ingredients must be at room temperature.
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Makes two 8-inch square layers or
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two 9-inch round layers.
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Sift
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together . . . 2 1/2 cups sifted PILLSBURY’S BEST Enriched FLOUR
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4 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or 6 3/4 teaspoons single-acting)
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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Add . . . 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
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1 1/8 cups milk
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Beat . . . for 2 minutes until batter is well-blended and glossy. (If electric mixer is used, beat at medium speed for same period of time.)
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Add . . . 1 teaspoon almond extract
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2/3 cup egg whites, unbeaten
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Beat . . . for 2 minutes.
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Pour . . . into two, lightly greased, floured, 8-inch square layer cake pans or 9-inch round layer cake pans.
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Bake . . . in moderate oven (350°F.) for 35 to 40 minutes.