Joy'S Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking
2. 2
   powder and salt. Beat egg whites at high speed until frothy.
3. 3
   Add cream of tartar. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff but not dry peaks form.
4. 4
   Combine egg yolks, water, vanilla and dry ingredients. Beat at medium-high speed until thick and lemon-colored (about 4 minutes).
5. 5
   Gradually fold egg yolk mixture into egg whites.
6. 6
   Pour batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake in 350° oven 45 minutes or until cake tests firm.
8. 8
   Invert tube pan on funnel to bottle to cool.
9. 9
   When completely cooled, remove from pan.