3/4 c. scalding milk
7 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. oil
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
7 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Blend milk and egg yolks; cool. Add vanilla and oil. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add to egg mixture. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat). Pour flour batter gradually over beaten egg whites. Gently fold. Do not stir. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees about 60 minutes. Serve plain or with strawberry icing.

STRAWBERRY ICING:

6 tbsp. soft shortening
3 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. crushed strawberry & juice

Blend until fluffy. Serves 16 to 20.