2 eggs, separated
3 tbsp. water
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Beat egg yolks, sugar, water and vanilla until creamy, add flour and baking powder. Beat egg whites and fold in. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. When cake is cold, slice lengthwise, spread apricot jam on both cut sides. Whip 1/2 pint heavy cream, put some in middle and over whole cake. Toast almond slivers and put over whipped cream on cake.