Simple White Cake

This is a simple and delicious bakery style cake from Pillsbury.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2  teaspoons vanilla or 2  teaspoons  almond extract
• 4  egg whites

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and shortening at low speed until moistened.
4. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
5. Add vanilla and egg whites; continue beating an additional 2 minutes.
6. Pour into prepared pans.
7. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.