Hickory Nut Cake Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour baking powder nutmeg and salt together and set aside.

In a large bowl cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.

In a separate clean bowl whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Quickly but gently fold into the batter.

Divide batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.