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