Lard Cake

2 Eggs
1/2 c Lard
1 ts Salt
3/4 c Evaporated milk *
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 1/2 c Flour, sifted
1 tb Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Vanilla

* Mixed with 1/3 c water.

Seperate eggs; beat whites until frothy. Beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar; keep beating until whites form stiff peaks.

In another mixing bowl cream lard with remaining cup of sugar. When softened add flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat for about a minute. Add egg yolks, evaporated milk mixed with water, and vanilla and mix well.

Carefully fold in egg white mixture. Bake in a 3-by-4-by-12-inch buttered cake tin for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.

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