Yield 1 9-inch layer cake

Ingredient

1 lb                         FLOUR, WHEAT, ALL PURPOSE
1 lb                         SUGAR, GRANULATED.
1 ½ tsp                  SALT
2 ½ tbsp               BAKING POWDER
6 tbsp                   MILK, NONFAT, DRY
6 oz                        SHORTENING
1 c                          WATER
1 1/8 c                  EGG WHITES
¼ c                          WATER
1 tbsp                    EXTRACT, VANILLA
COOKING SPRAY, NONSTICK       

Method

1. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and milk into mixer bowl.
2. Add shortening and water to dry ingredients.  Beat at low speed 1 minute or until blended; continue beating at medium speed 2 minutes. Scrape down bowl.
3. Combine egg whites, water, and vanilla. Add slowly to mixture while beating at low speed. Scrape down bowl. Beat at medium speed 3 minutes.
4. Lightly spray each pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1 quart batter into each greased and floured 9 x 2-inch cake pan. 
5. Using a convection oven, bake at 300 F. for 25 to 35 minutes on low fan, open vent or until done. 
6. Cool; frost if desired.