Meringue Cake
["1 c. cake flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/8 tsp. salt", "4 large eggs, separated", "1 1/2 c. sugar, divided", "2 tsp. vanilla, divided", "1/2 c. shortening", "5 Tbsp. milk", "3/4 c. pecans, finely chopped"]
["Preheat oven to 325\u00b0. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Beat until stiff. Fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside."]
["cake flour", "baking powder", "salt", "eggs", "sugar", "vanilla", "shortening", "milk", "pecans"]