Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
3. 3
   Add water; continue beating until very thick.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in sugar, then vanilla.
5. 5
   Sift flour 3 times; fold in egg mixture, a little at a time.
6. 6
   In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
7. 7
   Add cream of tartar; beat until they form moist, glossy peaks.
8. 8
   Fold into first mixture, turning bowl gradually. Bake in ungreased tube pan at 325° for about 1 hour.