Instructions: Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla; add egg yolks and beat until smooth.

Sift all dry ingredients together 3 times. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Bake in greased and floured layer pans (3) for 20 to 25 minutes in a 325 degree oven. Frost with Seven Minute or Cream Cheese Frosting (see recipes).

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