Orange chiffon cake

Orange chiffon cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• salt - 1 tsp
• oil - 1/2 c
• baking powder - 3 tsp
• egg whites - 1 c
• cream of tartar - 1/2 tsp
• cake flour
• unbeaten egg yolks - 5 item
• grated rind of 2 oranges

How to make orange chiffon cake:

Sift cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well and add oil, egg yolks, orange juice and water to dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.

In a large bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff. Pour egg yolk mixture over egg whites and gently fold. Do not stir. Bake in a 325° oven for 65 to 70 minutes in an ungreased pan.

Recipe of deceased Mary Lamberti.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, < 4 hours.