3/4 Lb Butter -- softened

1 1 Lb. Box Powdered Sugar

6 Eggs

4 C Flour

1/2 C Water

2 Tsp Vanilla

4 Oz Black Walnuts -- chopped

Grease and lightly flour a 9" tube pan. Cream butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating until light and creamy. Add flour alternately with water and vanilla, beating until smooth and light. Fold in walnuts. Pour in pan and bake at 350? one hour until tester comes out clean. Do not overbake, or it will be dry.

Serves 12 to 16

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

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