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Makes: 1 cake

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From: Swedbergs

= Ingredients =
1/2 cup flour

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

5 eggs, separated

1/2 cup cold water

1 Tablespoon lemon juice or vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

= Directions =
== Step 1 ==
In a bowl mix flour, 1 cup sugar, and baking powder.  In a separate bowl beat egg yolks, gradually add 1/2 cup sugar.  Combine water with lemon juice or vanilla.  Add the flour mixture in parts alternately with the water to the egg yolks.
== Step 2 ==
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.  Continue beating until stiff.  Fold egg white mixture gently into batter.  DO NOT BEAT!
== Step 3 ==
Do Not grease tube pan! Spoon batter into pan, bake at 325 degrees for almost an hour.  Cool