Melt in Your Mouth Blueberry Cake

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar to keep them stiff.

2. 2

   Cream shorting; add salt and vanilla.

3. 3

   Add remaining sugar gradually.

4. 4

   Add unbeaten egg yolks and beat until light and creamy.

5. 5

   Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.

6. 6

   Fold in beaten egg whites.

7. 7

   Fold in fresh blueberries (use a bit of the flour in recipe to roll the blueberries so they don't settle).

8. 8

   Turn into a greased 8 x 8-inch pan.

9. 9

   Sprinkle top with sugar.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.