Orange Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated; 1-1/3 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 5 teaspoons water; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

6 large eggs, separated
1-1/3 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
3 teaspoons grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 teaspoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, 1/3 cup sugar and salt together twice; set aside.
2
In another bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup sugar. Add orange juice and zest; beat 3 minutes longer. Gradually add flour mixture and mix well.
3
Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
4
Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
5
Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325u00b0 for 45-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
6
Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. For glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan; remove from the heat. Add confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; stir until smooth. Pour over cake, allowing it to drizzle down sides.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, separated, 1-1/3 cups cake flour, 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Orange Sponge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Sponge Cake

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