My kids think this is as good as SusieCakes - I kind of agree.
It's moist and classic and the frosting is the BEST homemade I've found.
Betty Crocker's Silver White Cake
2 1/4 cups flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
3 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 1/4 cups milk
2/3 cups shortening
1 t. vanilla
5 egg whites
Heat oven to 350oF. Grease and flour 2 round cake pans.
Beat all ingredients except egg white in large bowl on low speed
for 30 seconds, then on high for 2 minutes.
Add egg whites and beat another 2 minutes on high.
Pour into pans. Bake 30-35 minutes but use a toothpick to test doneness.
If using a 9X13 pan, bake 40-45 minutes.
Butter Cream Frosting
1/2 cup butter softened but not melted at all
1/2 cup shortening
1/8 t. salt
1 1/2 t. vanilla
5 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
Cream butter and shortening until fluffy.
Add salt, vanilla, sugar and milk and beat until well mixed.
