2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco shortening
3 tbsp. cold water
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 c. cake flour, sifted
6 eggs

Grease and flour tube pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add water and vanilla extract. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Add flour gradually; mix well. Pour batter into tube pan. Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool in pan for 15 minutes.