12 egg whites
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/8 c. sifted confectioners sugar
12 egg yolks
3 c. very finely chopped pecans

Beat egg whites and salt until foamy; gradually add confectioners sugar and continue beating until stiff but not dry. Beat yolks until very thick and lemon-colored. Fold yolks very carefully into whites. Gently fold in pecans. Pour into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Remove from oven; invert pan to cool cake before removing from pan. (You may lift your eyebrows because this recipe makes no mention of flour - but don't worry - it's right).