Scratch Version White Cake 5 c cake flour3 1/3 c sugar2 Tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder2 tsp salt2 1/2 c milk1 1/3 c shortening16oz sour cream1 Tbsp vanilla or almond extract10 egg whites (or 10oz carton egg whites) or 5 eggs if dont care about colorPre-heat a 350 *Sift dry ingredients together into mixer bowl. Add everything but egg whites and mix just until combined. Beat on high for 2 minutes, turn down mixer and add egg whites, return to high and beat for another 2 minutes. Pour into pans and bake. This recipe makes 10 cups of batter, but can be halved or doubled (if your mixer can handle it).See this thread for more recipes http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopic-654467-0-days0-orderasc-.html