Mom’s Favorite White Cake

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into 2 greased 6-in. round baking pans.
2. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a microwave, melt vanilla chips; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. In a small bowl, combine topping mix and milk. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Beat in jam and melted chips until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until frosting achieves a spreading consistency.
4. For filling, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup frosting with strawberries and pineapple. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining frosting. Store in the refrigerator.