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Sift together the first two ingredients.
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Beat the egg whites, water, and salt until foamy.
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Add the cream of tartar into soft peaks.
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Gradually add the sugar, beating into very stiff peaks.
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Carefully fold in the extracts.
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Then gradually sift in flour-sugar mixture just until blended.
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Gently push batter into ungreased 10- inch tube pan. Carefully cut through batter with a knife to remove air bubbles. Place on lower rack in oven so top doesn't get too dark. Bake at 360 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Invert pan on a funnel to cool.
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VARIATIONS: For chocolate cake, remove 3 tablespoons flour from cup and replace it with 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Or add several drops of peppermint flavoring and a little green color instead of vanilla for a mint cake. Ice this cake with chocolate icing.