Meringue Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until they hold their shape.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar which has been sifted with cocoa, cream of tartar, and flour.
3. 3
   Add the flavoring.
4. 4
   Mix just enough to obtain a uniform blend of ingredients.
5. 5
   Pour into well-oiled shallow pans.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven (350 F) about 35 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and when cool put layers together with boiled icing.
8. 8
   Chopped nuts or coconut may be combined with the icing.