2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
3/4 c. (each) white sugar, brown sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Mix and make a well in center. Add:

3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. oil
5 egg-yolks
1 tsp. maple flavoring

Beat until smooth. Add:

1 c. chopped English walnuts

Beat until stiff:

1 c. egg-whites

Add:

3/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Pour batter in thin stream over egg whites and fold in. Bake in 10 inch tube pan at 325 degrees for 20 minutes, then 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert pan and cool before removing.

MAPLE BUTTER FROSTING:

1 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. cream

Boil for 1 minute then remove; add 1 teaspoon maple flavoring and pinch of salt; stir in 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar; stir until smooth.