- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites, beaten
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13×9 inch pan.
- Sift the flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt together. Mix in the shortening, milk and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Add the egg whites and beat for 2 minutes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool then ice.
- To Make Icing: Melt butter in a saucepan until it begins to brown. Remove from heat and add the confectioners' sugar, evaporated milk or half and half, hot water and 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed for three minutes. Then pour icing over cake and allow icing to set. Enjoy!