FEATHER SPONGE CAKE 
6 egg yolks
1/2 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. orange extract
1 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/4 tsp. salt
6 egg whites
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add water, continue beating until very thick. Gradually beat in sugar, then vanilla and orange extract. Sift flour with salt, fold into egg yolk mixture a little at a time.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Fold into mixture, turning bowl gradually. Bake in ungreased 10 inch tube pan in a slow oven (325 degrees) about 1 hour. Invert pan to cool. Can be served with frosting, ice cream or fruit.

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