Gateau a L'orange Recipe

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Gateau a L'orange
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Directions:

  1. Soften the 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water and 1/4 cup orange juice.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In the top of a double boiler mix 1 cup orange juice, 2 Tbsps lemon juice, 1 cup sugar and 4 beaten egg yolks, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3 Tbsps orange rind.
  4. Stir constantly over boiling water unti it thickens a bit and looks smooth. (It will not get very think so don't cook too long).
  5. Add the gelatin and stir until disolved.
  6. Set aside to cool.
  7. Beat 4 egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar until stiff.
  8. Set aside.
  9. Whip 1 cup whipping cream until firm.
  10. When the orange mixture is cool and just beginning to set around the edges beat with a rotary beater until smooth and a little fluffy.
  11. Fold in the egg whites and then the whipped cream.
  12. In a large wet bowl (you could line with plastic wrap) pour the mixture and press the cake into it. (Mama would halve the cake and tear the cake the remainder into pieces and fill the hole of the angel food cake).
  13. Press down. It may be necessary to plate on top to keep it compressed.
  14. Let set completely in the refrigerator.
  15. Unmold on a cake plate.
  16. Garnish with the madarin oranges and slivered almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 290.45 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.17g 20%
Cholesterol 78.79mg 26%
Sodium 159.73mg 7%
Potassium 208.38mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.17g 12%
Sugars 32.71g 131%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 6%
Protein 10.82g 22%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 62.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.62 Kcal (920 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.95g 20%
Cholesterol 59.58mg 26%
Sodium 120.78mg 7%
Potassium 157.56mg 4%
Total Carbs 27.35g 12%
Sugars 24.73g 131%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 6%
Protein 8.18g 22%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 32%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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