Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil and dust with flour
two round 8-or 9-inch layer pans. Beat egg whites
until frothy.
Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of
sugar. Continue beating until very stiff and glossy.
Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder and salt
into another bowl.
Add Wesson Oil, half the milk,
and vanilla. Beat 1 minute, medium speed on the
mixer,
or
150 strokes by hand. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl
constantly.
Add remaining milk, and egg yolks, then
beat 1 minute more, scraping the sides of the bowl
constantly. Fold in meringue. Pour into prepared
pans.
Bake layers for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool then
frost with Seven-Minute Frosting.