Aunt Belle'S White Cake
["1 c. white sugar", "2 c. white flour", "1/2 c. shortening (part butter)", "pinch of salt", "2 egg whites", "2 tsp. baking powder", "milk"]
["No vanilla; it has its own flavor."]
["white sugar", "white flour", "shortening", "salt", "egg whites", "baking powder", "milk"]