3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
9 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. FINELY chopped walnuts

Sift flour with cinnamon and salt. Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl until very stiff peaks form. Do not underbeat. Combine egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in small mixing bowl. Beat until thick and lemon colored. Stir in dry ingredients. Fold batter gently but thoroughly into egg whites with spatula. Fold in walnuts. Turn into ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes. INVERT IMMEDIATELY. Cool completely before removing from pan. Frost with a vanilla glaze or serve with whipped cream.