2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Sift above - make well.

Add - and beat all together:

8 egg yolks
1/2 c. salad oil (corn oil)
3/4 c. water
1 c. chopped nuts

Beat egg whites and 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar until stiff. Fold egg yolk batter gently into egg whites. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees; 10 minutes more at 350 degrees. Cool cake in pan 1 hour.