Heavenly White Cake

Measure sifted cake flour baking powder and salt; sift together three times.

In a mixing bowl beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.

Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time beating after each addition until smooth. Mix in flavorings. Add meringue and mix thoroughly into batter. Spread batter in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan which has been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. This cake may also be baked in two 9 inch round pans for 30 to 35 minutes or in three 8 inch round pans for 25 to 30 minutes.