Hungarian Postum Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients 3 times.
2. 2
   Beat yolks until lemon colored; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat.
3. 3
   Add hot water and beat again.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites well, but not stiff.
5. 5
   Add 3/4 cup sugar slowly to whites and beat until peaks form.
6. 6
   Add 3 tablespoons egg white mixture to yolks.
7. 7
   Add dry ingredients to yolks; blend well.
8. 8
   Fold in egg whites to yolk mixture.
9. 9
   Bake 35 minutes in 2 (9-inch) greased and floured cake pans at 350°.