2 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. scalding hot milk
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. oil
1 tsp. cream of tartar
8 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Separate 8 eggs; beat yolks very well with vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add hot milk; stir until absorbed. Add oil; stir. Add egg yolks; stir well. Beat egg whites until very stiff and add 1 teaspoon cream of tartar. Pour batter gradually over egg whites and blend. Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Bake 55 minutes. Test with a straw. Turn pan upside down to cool. Hit pan to loosen.