Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Bake for 65 to 70 minutes.
3. 3
   Combine boiling water and cocoa.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Sift flour, sugar, soda and salt into mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Make a well; add in order the oil, egg yolks, cocoa mixture and vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat with a spoon until smooth.
8. 8
   In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar to very stiff peaks, about 12 to 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Do not underbeat.
10. 10
    Pour egg yolk mixture over egg whites.
11. 11
    Fold in with a rubber spatula until blended.
12. 12
    Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
13. 13
    Cool upside down in pan on a funnel for 4 hours.