Chocolate Chip Cake (Mary Jo Tolbert)

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.