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Orange Sponge Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Jackie Lim PHOTO BY: friendsfreak8518

"Why not try this citrus cake on a very hot summer day?"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch round cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons orange juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round pan.
  2. Separate the eggs while cold, then bring to room temperature.
  3. Beat egg yolks, sugar and grated orange rind until light and fluffy. Mix flour and baking powder together. Alternately add flour mixture and orange juice to the egg yolk mixture.
  4. In a separate large CLEAN bowl, with a CLEAN whisk or beaters, beat egg whites to stiff peaks, and fold into batter.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by SCHERRER
A very light cake full of flavor MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2005 by BERGS89
This is a very easy cake to cook. Quite large. Beautiful cake to eat. I use an orange icing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by friendsfreak8518
I was a bit disappointed by this recipe. Eating the remains of the batter in the bowl, I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by Chrisa
Well, the 1st time I made this, I wasn't too crazy about it. Now, after making it a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2005 by GLOWENZ
Perfect - a really straightforward recipe that produces a delicious cake. I have made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by coconut
The key to a light and fluffy sponge cake is to make sure to gently fold the egg whites that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by AIMEI
All the reviews were so good but i don't know why mine turn not not light and spongy enough.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2005 by FRIENDLYFOOD
This was an excellent sponge cake recipe. Easy to make. The results were what was also very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2005 by poofietomato
Delicious! I whipped up this cake in no time yesterday. I served it today, and it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2005 by Art Kautz
This is an easy to make cake and it tastes just great! I have made it three times so far - so... MORE