Orange Chiffon Cake

Serve this pretty two-layered cake with fresh berries at a spring party.


Orange Chiffon Cake


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 3    orangesOn Sale
  • 2    egg whitesOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  sugarOn Sale
  • 2-1/4  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 2    egg yolksOn Sale
  •     Orange Fluff Frosting (see recipe below)On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease and flour two 9x1-1/2-inch round cake pans; set aside. Finely shred 1 tablespoon of peel from 1 orange. Squeeze juice from 2 oranges to measure 1/2 cup juice. Section remaining orange. In a large mixing bowl beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar, beating to stiff peaks. In another large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1 cup sugar.
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Add milk and oil. Beat on low speed of electric mixer until combined. Add orange juice and egg yolks; beat 1 minute. Gently fold in egg white mixture until combined. Fold in orange peel. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks; remove from pans. Frost with Orange Fluff Frosting. Top with reserved orange sections. Makes 12 servings.

Orange Fluff Frosting
Finely shred 2 tablespoons orange peel; set aside. In small saucepan stir together 1/3 cup sugar and 4 teaspoons cornstarch. Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice. Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in the reserved orange peel. Cover; chill 1 hour. Beat 2 cups whipping cream to stiff peaks; fold into chilled mixture.

Nutrition information
Calories 417, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 292 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Total Sugar 31 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 26%, Calcium 9%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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