LORD AND LADY BALTIMORE CAKE

2 1/2 c. cake flour 3 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. shortening 1 1/2 c. sugar 5 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. milk

Sift flour, measure, add baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add unbeaten egg whites, one at a time. Beat after each. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Makes 3 layers. Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-24 minutes.

FILLING: 3/4 c. canned milk 1/4 c. water 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. dates 1/4 c. raisins 1/4 c. figs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c. nuts

Place milk, water and sugar in heavy, thick pan. Stir sugar until dissolved. Add dates, raisins and figs. Cook until thick. Cool; add vanilla and nuts. Put this between layers.

FROSTING FOR LORD AND LADY BALTIMORE CAKE: 1 stick butter 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 box confectioners' sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla

Have butter and cheese at room temperature. Beat in mixer; add sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Cover top and sides of cake with this; top with grated coconut.

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