Buttermilk Cake

1/4 c butter
1/4 c shortening
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c buttermilk
4 egg whites ( or whole eggs for yellow cake)

Beat for 2 minutes and add:
2 1/4 c. Flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 3 8-inch layers.


(This was the cake I used to make for birthdays and weddings. Good texture and great taste.)