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Ingredients
| eggs: 6 (yolks) |
| orange zest: 1 Tbl |
| orange juice: 1/2 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 1/3 cups |
| eggs: 6 (whites) |
| cream of tartar: 1 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
Orange Sponge Tube Cake
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
55 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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- Pre-heat the oven to 325º.
- Beat the egg yolks until very thick and light-colored.
- Add the orange peel and the juice and continue to beat until very thick.
- Beat in 1 cup of sugar and the salt.
- Gently fold in the flour.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until they reach the soft-peak stage.
- Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
- Spoon into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
- Bake 55 minutes, or till done.
- Invert pan to cool.