1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
4 egg yolks
3 tsp. baking powder
3 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/2 c. meats (hickory nut)
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix same as any other cake. Be sure and sift flour 3 times and don't use butter for shortening. Save egg whites and beat them stiff but not dry. Then fold into mixture last. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Makes 3 (8") layers. Serves 12.