Ingredients:
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- For a Yellow Cake: In a large bowl, combine oil, milk, and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients until just blended. Fold in egg whites and pour the batter into the greased and floured 9x13 inch pan immediately. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Variation for a White Cake: Prepare as for the basic cake except use 3 egg whites for the 2 whole eggs. Whites may be beaten separately and added for a lighter cake.
- Variation for a Chocolate Cake: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the basic cake mix prior to adding the milk.
- Variation for a Spice Cake: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice to the basic cake mix.
