RICH AND TENDER ORANGE EGG YOLK SPONGE CAKE
Lovely, light, delicious cake. Definitely a special occasion cake. When I made an Angel Food Cake I had lots of egg yolks left over. Being frugal, I found this egg yolk sponge cake recipe to use up the yolks. Egg yolks have had a bad rap lately because of the cholesterol content. This has proven to be untrue. Eggs do not have the...
Provided by Elaine Douglas
Categories Cakes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Use 10 inch tube cake pan. Do not oil or grease the pan.
- 2. Sift together the twice sifted flour, baking powder and salt and put back in the sifter.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl (the large mixer bowl) beat the egg yolks and egg until thick and lemon coloured (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition (about 10 minutes) Remove the beater and fold in the orange zest, juice and flavouring.
- 5. Sift the dry ingredients into the egg and sugar mixture. Fold in with a light motion, do not stir or beat.
- 6. Add boiling water and fold in quickly just until mixture is blended.
- 7. Turn into the ungreased tube pan and bake at 325 degrees F. for 60 to 65 minutes.
- 8. Remove from oven, turn over and let hang for one hour to cool. When the cake is cool, loosen with a spatula and remove from pan. When cold, dust with icing sugar or frost with Orange Butter Frosting.
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Sardar Ali akbar
[email protected]This cake was just okay. It was a bit dry and the orange flavor was not very strong.
Kitten Tames
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. It was dry, dense, and the orange flavor was overpowering.
Aanand mehra mehra
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The texture was so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbas Rahama
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the orange flavor was good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Micko lite
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored cakes, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange flavor was subtle but still noticeable.
Addo Akwa
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist. I would definitely make this cake again.
Yared Mitiku
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The texture was nice and moist.
Asfak Asfak
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always moist and delicious.
Mohamed musa Adan
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ace Comstock
[email protected]This is a really good cake recipe. It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.
umar umaiza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange flavor was just right. I would definitely make this cake again.
Norman Manare
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange flavor was perfect and the texture was so moist. It was a hit with my family and friends.
osten medo
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the orange flavor was very artificial.
Janie Williams
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
J Phillips
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the moist texture and the orange flavor is amazing.
Danushka Sandaruwan
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and airy texture, and the orange flavor was a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mahin Sag
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of sponge cakes, but this one changed my mind. The texture was so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again!
Ahmed Tamem
[email protected]This orange egg yolk sponge cake was a delight to make and even better to eat! The texture was incredibly moist and tender, and the orange flavor was perfectly balanced - not too overpowering, but definitely present. I'll definitely be making this ag