Maple-Frosted Golden Cake

Directions

In mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add ¾ cup of the milk and the shortening.

Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer.

Add remaining milk, eggs, and vanilla.

Beat 2 minutes more.

Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8 x 1½-inch round baking pans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 35 to 40 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.

When cool, fill and frost with Maple Frosting.

MAPLE FROSTING: In saucepan cook 1¼ cups pure maple syrup to soft ball stage.

Gradually add the hot maple syrup to 2 stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer.

Stir in ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar and beat until well blended.