Orange sponge cake

Orange sponge cake

Ingredients/Components

• egg yolks - 6 item
• grated orange peel - 1 Tbsp
• orange juice - 1/2 c
• sugar - 1 c
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• sifted cake flour Softasilk Cake Flour
• egg whites - 6 item
• cream of tartar - 1 tsp

How to make orange sponge cake:

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Add orange peel and orange juice. Beat until very thick. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold in flour a little at a time. Beat egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar beating until soft peaks form. Thoroughly fold whites into yolk mixture. Bake in ungreased 10-inch tube pan in slow oven (325°) about 55 minutes or until done. Invert pan to cool.

Orange Glaze: 1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Trim with orange sections if desired.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Lunch/snacks.