Fluffy 2 Egg Cake

2 1/4 c sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar 2 times. Add shortening.. Combine eggs and milk and vanilla. Add half of liquid ingredients and beat with electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining liquid ingredients and beat for 2 more minutes. Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 inch round layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. (*have all ingredients at room temp. Cake ingredients need to be altered for high altitude baking)

No Cook Marshmallow Frosting
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c sugar
3/4 c light corn syrup
1 1/4 tsp vanilla

Beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, beating until glossy. Add corn syrup slowly and beat until frosting peaks. Fold in Vanilla. Makes enough to frost top and sides of a 2 layer, 9 inch cake.