ORANGE FLUFF CAKE

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Wonderful cake with a true orangey flavor.

Provided by S Hussy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ cups sifted cake flour
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Have ready an ungreased 10-inch tube pan with a removable bottom. Don't use a nonstick surface pan.
  • Sift the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. Form a well in the center and add the melted butter, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, egg yolks and vanilla. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
  • Pour batter into the ungreased tube pan. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, until the top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Immediately invert and let the cake hang upside down until completely cool.
  • Turn right side up and run a sharp knife around the edge to separate the cake from the pan. Remove sides. Run a knife around the center tube and under the cake; remove the pan bottom. Turn the cake right side up on a serving plate.
  • To make the glaze: In a small bowl combine the confectioner's sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 2 teaspoons orange zest. Spread over the top of the cake, letting some drip down the sides. Let stand at room temperature until glaze has set, about one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 223.8 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

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