1 1/2 c. pure vegetable oil
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
5 tbsp. very hot water
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. peeled, grated firmly packed carrots
1 c. chopped walnuts

LEMON GLAZE:

3/4 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl beat oil and sugar until well mixed. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the water.

In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add this to the egg mixture and beat well. Stir in grated carrots and chopped nuts; mix well. Beat egg white to a soft peak and fold into batter. Bake for 70 minutes.

Keeps well frozen.