Lady Baltimore Cake
This cake is a real beauty covered with soft icing. You may substitute sherry with vanilla if you choose.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Make three 9-inch round layer pans with butter and flour.

Cream the butter or margarine in a large bowl.

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 1/4 cups sugar thoroughly combined.

Beat until fluffy and light.

Salt, baking powder, and flour are combined in another bowl.

In three parts, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture; in two parts, add the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with clean beaters until soft peaks form.

Beat until stiff while gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar.

Toss the batter with the whipped egg whites.

Pour into the prepared pans.

Until a wooden pick that has been inserted comes out clean, bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool