ORANGE TEA CAKE

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This from-scratch sponge cake has a hint of orange in every bite...and is wonderful served with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It doesn't need frosting-just dust a little confectioners' sugar on top.-Beth Duerr of North Tonawanda, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

7 large eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
6 tablespoons orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and salt; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in orange juice and zest. Add dry ingredients to yolk mixture; mix well. , In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan onto a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around sides of cake and remove to a serving plate. Dust with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.