ALMOND-ORANGE SPONGE CAKE

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A light snowfall of powdered sugar is all you need to dress up this delish sponge cake. With its light texture and citrusy flavor, who needs icing?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup finely ground slivered almonds
grated peel and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup matzo cake meal
2 Tbsp. potato starch
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, beating until stiff and shiny; set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 10 min. or until thick and lemon colored. Add almonds, orange zest and juice; beat 1 min. or until well blended. Gently stir in matzo cake meal and potato starch. Add egg white mixture; stir gently until well blended. Spread into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake 50 min. to 1 hour or until golden brown. Invert cake onto wire rack; cool completely in pan. Loosen cake from pan; remove from pan to serving plate. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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