Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 15 x 10" cake pan. Line with waxed paper; grease again. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt 3 times.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites at high speed until foamy. Add 1/2 c. sugar gradually, beating only until meringue will hold in soft peaks. In a

*large* bowl, beat shortening and flavoring at medium speed till smooth and plastic. Turn to high speed and add 1 1/4 c. sugar gradually during 1 minute of beating. Scrape down bowl and beater well and beat 1 minute longer. Add flour mixture alternating with milk in small amounts, beating at low speed after each addition. Add first 1/4 flour, beat; then add 1/3 milk and beat. Continue till all has been added. Add meringue and beat 1 minute more. In another bowl, mix the white cake mix according to package directions. Fold into original cake batter till completely integrated.

Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes (test with toothpick).

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