Orange Sponge Cake
Better Homes and Gardens Dessert Cook Book

6 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
½ cup orange juice
1½ cups sugar
¼ tsp. salt
1⅓ cups sifted cake flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Beat egg yolks till thick and lemon-colored. Add peel and juice; beat till very thick. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar and the salt. Carefully fold in flour. Beat egg whites till peaks form. Gradually add ½ cup sugar, beating till stiff peaks form. Thoroughly fold whites into yolk mixture. Bake in ungreased 10-inch tube pan at 325o about 55 minutes or till done. Invert pan; cool.
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