posted by Meryl 05-15-102 7:05 AM
Orange Chiffon Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
6 eggs (separated)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 T. grated orange peel
1/2 t. cream of tartar
In a large mixing bowl, combine first four 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 at 350 (325 for dark pans) for 45-50 minutes or until tests done.
Orange Glaze:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2-4 T. fresh orange juice
1/2 t. grated orange peel
Melt butter in saucepan, add rest of ingredients. Drizzle over warm cake.