Sift:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour

Add:

1 c. hot water

Mix and cool.

Beat:

5 egg whites

Add:

1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond flavoring

Add while beating. Fold into first mixture and bake in a 9x13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Frost with white powdered sugar frosting then cover with crushed salted peanuts.