• 2 1/2 C. all purpose flour
• 2 C. sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/3 C. buttermilk or sour milk (or half buttermilk and half skim for lighter recipe)
• 1/2 C. shortening, margarine or butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 3-oz. pkg. strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 C. water
• 3/4 C. mashed strawberries

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt and gelatin powder in a large bowl. Add milk, shortening and vanilla. Beat on low for 30 seconds then med. for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Beat in egg whites, water, and strawberries. Pour into 2 9-inch round greased and floured cake pans. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.