4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. cold water
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. sifted sugar

Beat egg yolks and the salt in a large bowl until it is very thick and light colored. Add hot water and beat for 5 minutes. Be sure mixture fills bowl 3/4 full. Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla. Blend in flour. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar, rest of salt, beat until stiff, but not dry. Fold in egg yolk mixture. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees in ungreased tube pan. Invert and cool 20 minutes in pan.

ORANGE ICING:

4 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. orange rind
2 c. confectioners' sugar
4 to 6 tbsp. orange juice

This recipe is over 100 years old - 1 hour cooking time is too long so check at 40 minutes.