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Step #2 < 60 mins Cakes.
Step #3 Low Cholesterol Cakes.
Step #4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step #5 Grease the edges of two 9-inch OR three 8-inch round cake pans & line the bottoms with wax paper.
Step #6 Combine flour, baking soda & salt in medium bowl.
Step #7 Beat shortening & 1 1/3 c granulated sugar In a large-ish bowl until light & fluffy.
Step #8 Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, heating well after each addition.
Step #9 Blend in vanilla & almond extract.
Step #10 Beat egg whites in separate bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until foamy.
Step #11 Add cream of tartar & beat at high speed until soft peaks form.
Step #12 Gradually add in the remaining 2/3 c granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, & fold into batter.
Step #13 Pour batter evenly into prepared pan & smooth with cake spatula.
Step #14 Bake 30 to 35 mins or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step #15 Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 10 mins.
Step #16 Loosen edges & remove to racks to cool completely.
Step #17 Fill layers with Twinkie Creme Filling.
Step #18 For Twinkie Creme Filling: Combine the salt with the hot water in a small bowl & stir until salt is dissolved.
Step #19 Let this mixture cool.
Step #20 Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar, & vanilla in a medium bowl & mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
Step #21 Add the salt solution to the filling mixture & mix.