Orange Chiffon Cake(Large)
- 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. Wesson oil
- 5 unbeaten medium egg yolks
- juice of 2 medium oranges plus enough water to make 3/4 c. liquid
- 2 Tbsp. orange rind (2 oranges)
- 1 c. egg whites (7 to 8)
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Make a large well and add oil, egg yolks, juice from oranges and orange rind.
- Mix well until smooth.
- Measure into large bowl the egg whites and cream of tartar.
- Beat until eggs form a very stiff peak; do not underbeat.
- Gently fold egg yolk mixture into whipped egg whites just until blended.
- Do not stir.
- Pour into ungreased pan immediately.
- Cut through batter with knife to remove air bubbles.
- In 10 x 4-inch tube or angel food pan bake at 325u0b0 for 65 to 70 minutes.
- In 9 x 13 x 2-inch oblong bake at 350u0b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until top springs back lightly.
- Turn pan upside down until cool.
- Cool thoroughly before removing from pan.
- Frost with Orange Icing.
cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, wesson oil, egg yolks, oranges, orange rind, egg whites, cream of tartar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=270501 (may not work)