Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. Mazola salad oil
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind (optional)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 c. (7 to 8) egg whites

Method

  • Mix and sift first four ingredients.
  • Make a well and add in order; Mazola oil, egg yolks, water, lemon rind and vanilla.
  • Beat with spoon until smooth.
  • Add cream of tartar to egg whites.
  • Beat until egg whites form very stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold first mixture into egg whites until well blended.
  • Fold, do not stir!
  • Turn batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in moderate oven (325°) 70 to 75 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly with finger.
  • Immediately invert pan over funnel to cool. Remove from pan, loosening sides with spatula.
  • Frost with berry icing or whatever you prefer.
  • For 9-inch tube pan use 1/2 of mixture.
  • Bake at 325° for one hour.