Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325~. Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Place egg whites in medium bowl. Place yolks in small bowl; set aide. Add cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat at high speed with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Sift together dry ingredients into large bowl. Make a well in flour mixture. Add egg yolks; mix well. Blend in water, oil and flavoring. Fold in egg white mixture. Immediately pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake 55 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350~. Continue baking 10 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger. Invert pan and allow cake to cool completely before removing from pan. Garnish, if desired. |