Make and share this Fluffy Orange Sponge Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cake flour and 1/2 cup of the sifted powdered sugar, set aside.
- In small mixer bowl beat egg yolks with electric mixer on high speed about 6 minutes or till thick and lemon coloured.
- Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, beating constantly about 4 minutes.
- Stir in orange peel.
- Wash beaters thoroughly.
- In large mixer bowl beat egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar till soft peaks form.
- Gently fold yolk mixture into whites.
- Sift flour mixture over egg mixture, 1/3 at a time and fold in gently.
- Turn into ungreased 9 inch tube pan.
- Bake in 325 degree oven about 55 minutes or till cake springs baack when lightly touched.
- Invert cake in pan, cool thoroughly.
- Remove from pan.
- With a long tined fork, poke holes in top of cake at 1 inch intervals.
- For syrup, in a saucepan combine orange juice and honey.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in almond extract.
- Spoon syrup evenly over cake, a small amount at a time, allowing cake to absorb syrup.
- Chill, if desired.
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Scuba Steve
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange flavored desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Faisal Qureshi
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great go-to cake for when I need something quick and easy.
Linda Koutroubas
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
Emmanuel Agregado
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because.
Ndaedzo Nemasisi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Latoya Williams
[email protected]I accidentally used too much baking powder and the cake turned out a bit dense. However, the orange flavor was still delicious.
TRB Gaming
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the orange flavor was very good.
Angry Bird
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the orange flavor was a nice touch.
Iliaseri John Lagidamudamu
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Raju Ghimire
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out delicious and moist. My family loved it!
joni Ahmed
[email protected]This orange sponge cake turned out absolutely perfect! It was so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was just right.