Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour once, measure and sift 4 times.
2. 2
   Add water and 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and almond to egg yolks and beat with mixer until very thick and light.
3. 3
   Add flour all at once and stir until just blended.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites and salt with mixer.
5. 5
   When foamy, add cream of tartar.
6. 6
   Continue to beat until egg whites are stiff enough to hold up in peaks, but not dry.
7. 7
   Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar.
8. 8
   Fold in egg yolk mixture.
9. 9
   Bake in ungreased tube pan at 325° for 1 hour.