1 1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. cold water or milk
1 c. chopped hickory nuts
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
3 egg whites, beaten stiff

Cream sugar and shortening, add 1/2 cup water and beat well. Add 1 cup flour; beat well. Add second cup flour, beat well. Add third cup flour with baking powder and mix with 1 cup nuts; beat well. Add 1/2 cup water and flavoring and beat well. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour in three 8 inch greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes until done.