Mary Jo Tolbert
Sift together into bowl:
2 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 7/8 c. sugar (1 3/4 cup plus 2 T.)
4 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
Add:
2/3 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup milk
2 t. flavoring (vanilla, almond, etc)
Beat vigorously with a spoon for 2 minutes.
Add:
2/3 cup beaten egg whites (5)
Beat 2 more minutes. Fold in carefully 2/3 cup finely shaved sweet or semi-sweet chocolate (3 oz).
Pour batter into prepared pans (spray or grease then flour). Bake 30-35 minutes in moderate oven 350F.