Kromer Family Birthday Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 eggs
8 Tbsp. cold water
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Separate eggs.
Cream yolks.
Add sugar.
Gradually add cold water.
Add sifted flour, baking powder and salt, then vanilla. Beat egg whites; fold into batter.
Line bottom of two 10-inch round cake pans with brown paper.
Divide batter between layers. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool completely.
Slice each layer in half to make 4 layers.
Frost with Chocolate Butter Frosting and cover with shaved nuts (pecans are best). Refrigerate.