Old Fashioned Sugar Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Sugar Cake-made in a cast-iron skillet, no icing needed for this light and flavorful cake.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

1 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

4 large egg whites

confectioner's sugar for dusting

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream together shortening and milk for about 3 minutes, (it will look like small curd cottage cheese.) Add in vanilla.

in a separate bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add flour, one third at a time to the milk mixture, blending well after each addition.

Lastly, add in egg whites, beating just until all combined.

Pour batter into a greased and floured (do not use a spray) 10 inch cast iron skillet.

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40-45 minutes, using a toothpick inserted in the center to test for doneness.

Let cool on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes before serving, lightly dust with powdered sugar if desired.