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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Teryana Robertson
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the orange flavor was a refreshing change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cakes.
Sardar Shahzaib
[email protected]This is the best sponge cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Erica Pinedo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sponge cake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and airy, and the orange flavor is just right. I could eat this cake every day!
Nash Pretty
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the orange flavor, but I've also tried it with lemon and it's just as good.
Sajid ullah Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! It was so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Bashir Gazi
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and it was incredibly dense. I ended up throwing it away.
Jorge Montoya
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Grace Nsiah
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sugary glaze.
Millie Trezise
[email protected]I wasn't a huge fan of the orange flavor in this cake. I think I would have preferred a more traditional vanilla sponge cake.
Cabdirizaq Yuusuf
[email protected]The cake was good, but I found it to be a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, airier texture.
Sautie Empire
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a beautiful, delicious cake that everyone loved. I'll definitely be making it again for special occasions.
Malix Ali
[email protected]I've tried many sponge cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out exactly as pictured. It was a hit with my family and friends!
Tait H
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and fluffy, and the orange flavor was amazing. I couldn't stop eating it!
justin hefley
[email protected]This orange egg yolk sponge cake was a delightful treat! The texture was incredibly light and airy, and the orange flavor was perfectly balanced - not too overpowering, but just enough to give it a zesty kick. I'll definitely be making this again!