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2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour 1 tsp. salt 1/3 c. vegetable oil 3 tbsp. grated orange rind 5 egg whites 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 1/3 c. sugar, divided 3 egg yolks, beaten 3/4 c. orange juice 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar Fresh Orange Glaze Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 2/3 cup sugar in a mixing bowl. Make a well in center; add oil, egg yolks, orange rind and orange juice. Beat at high speed of an electric mixer about 5 minutes or until smooth. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add remaining 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Pour egg yolk mixture in a thin, steady stream over entire surface of egg whites and gently fold whites into mixture. Pour batter into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert pan; cool 40 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula; remove from pan. Place cake on cake plate; drizzle top with Fresh Orange Glaze. Yield 1 (10 inch) cake. May substitute lemon juice and rind for orange if desired. FRESH ORANGE GLAZE: 3 c. powdered sugar, sifted 1/8 tsp. salt 2 1/4 tsp. grated orange rind 1/4 tsp. orange extract 3 1/2 to 4 tbsp. orange juice Combine all ingredients; stir until smooth. Yield about 1 1/4 cups. |
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