Orange Angel Cake #2cakes 1 cup flour(sifted) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup room temperature 1 egg whites 1 (about 10 or 11 eggs) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon orange extract 1 tablespoon finely grated 1 orange peel 1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup granulated sugar ----ORANGE GLAZE---- 1 1/4 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 grated peel of 1 one orange Sift the flour, icing sugar & salt together four times. Place the egg whites in a large bowl. Add the vanilla, orange extract & peel. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar & keep beating until firm but still glossy. Add the granulated. sugar 2 Tbsp. at a time to the egg whites. Continue beating until the cling to the sides of the bowl & are stiff but not dry. Fold in flour mixture a little at a time. Do not stir! Spoon batter into ungreased tube pan. cut through batter to release any air bubbles & gently smooth top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or top springs back when gently touched. Cool upside down. Top with Orange Glaze. Orange Glaze Mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon & spread on top of cake, allowing some to dribble down the sides. Walt |
