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Sift together flour and 1*4 cups sugar into large mixing bowl. Blend in shortening and -;i cup milk. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand. Blend in remaining milk, 1V4 teaspoons maple extract, egg and egg yolks. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes ojr 300 strokes more. Stir in *4 cup pecans. Turn into greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan, Bake in preheated 350° oven 35 to 45 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in >4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoonful at a time. Blend in :,4 teaspoon maple extract. Continue beating until soft peaks form that fold over slightly when beaters are raised. Spread on top of warm cake. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Return cake to oven and bake 10 minutes longer, or until frosting is lightly browned. Cool completely on wire r*Vk before serving.
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