Orange Chiffon Cake
Added: 11th September 2006
Ingredients
- 2 C. all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 C. sugar
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 6 eggs, separated
- 3/4 C. fresh orange juice
- 1/2 C. vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs. grated orange peel
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- Orange Glaze:
- 1/2 C. butter or margarine
- 2 C. confectioner's sugar
- 2-4 Tbs. fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Add egg yolks, orange juice, oil and peel. Beat until smooth, about 5 minutes. In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry. Fold into orange mixture. Spoon into ungreased tube pan. Bake 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until tests done.
To make glaze, melt butter in saucepan, add rest of ingredients. Drizzle over cake.



