*Chiffon Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour, sifted (Gold Medal)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Wesson oil
7 unbeaten egg yolks
3/4 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. egg whites (7 or 8)
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. shredded coconut (if desired)
1 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Use ungreased tube pan.
Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
Make a well and add the oil, egg yolks, almonds, water and vanilla.
Beat 1 minute on medium speed.
Put egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl; beat until very stiff peaks form.
Pour egg yolk mixture over and fold in (this is an important step).
Do not stir.
Fold in coconut.