Lard Cakecakes 2 eggs 1/2 cup lard 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup evaporated milk * 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cup flour, sifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon 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. From: The Bad For You Cookbook by Chris Maynard and Bill Scheller |
