Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 3/4 c. cold water
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 c. egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Method

  • Sift into the first bowl the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Make a well and add oil, egg yolks, water, vanilla and lemon rind.
  • Mix well.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  • Pour yolk mix slowly over whites, blending carefully with a spatula.
  • Pour into ungreased tube pan and bake 55 minutes.
  • Increase to 350° for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Cool over bottle upside down.