Lincoln Douglas Cake

These are the directions but also the way the recipe was written instead of an ingredient list. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE DIRECTIONS FIRST

Step 1: Cream 1 1/2 cup butter, adding gradually 4 cups fine granulated sugar. Beat 10 minutes [by hand]; add gradually 5 cups pastry flour which was sifted 3 times with 1 teaspoon soda and 3 teaspoons cream of tartar to first mix.

Step 2: Alternate the flour mix with 1 1/4 cups milk beating constantly [by hand] Add 1 1/2 tsp almond extract; use a wooden spoon with slits at this point, fold in 16 egg whites beaten until stiff and dry.

Step 3: Now I think this went into SEVERAL pans myself.

Step 4: Turn into a large tube pan [12x4 in] well buttered and bottom lined with buttered paper. Bake 1 1/4 hours in a moderate oven. Spread with Ice Cream Frosting.

Step 5: Mixture cream butter until smooth.

Step 6: Add in softened ice cream and mix until combined.

Step 7: Slowly add in powdered sugar.

Step 8: When all powdered sugar is incorporated turn mixer up to medium and beat for 30 seconds.

Step 9: If necessary, add more ice cream 1 Tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 10: Serve immediately.