BEST EVER ORANGE CAKE

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This cake may take a little more time than other cakes, but it is well worth it. No icing needed, a family favorite

Provided by PICCO

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 egg whites
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons orange juice (*)
2 tablespoons orange rind, grated

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites at medium speed till frothy.
  • Gradually add 1/2cup sugar.
  • Beat till stiff.
  • In a separate bowl beat the egg yolks till thick @ 5 minutes(use same beaters no need to wash ).
  • Gradually add 1 cup sugar beat till smooth.
  • Mix flour and salt.
  • Blend flour mixture and orange juice alternately into yolk mixture, beginning and ending with flour, it will be thick.
  • Add the orange rind.
  • Gently fold yolk mixture into whites.
  • Pour into an ungreased 10" angel food tube pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes till a wooden tooth pick comes out clean.
  • Invert pan and cool completely(turn a glass upside down and put pan on top to cool).
  • * One large orange is enough for juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.8, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31, Protein 6

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