Orange Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp grated orange peel
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup orange juice
4 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp grated orange rind
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tbsp butter
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 lb confectioners' sugar , sifted
1 tbsp grated orange rind
1 dash salt
4 -6 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

For Cake: Preheat oven to 375°F Grease and flour 2 8-inch round cake pans. Cream butter and sugar. Add orange peel. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine the water and orange juice. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with dry ingredients, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold into batter. Pour into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes on racks. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely. When cool, spread with filling and frosting.
For Filling: In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, orange rind and salt. Gradually blend in orange juice, water and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted. Cool before spreading between cake layers.
For Frosting: Cream the butter. Add the confectioner's sugar, orange rind, salt and 4 tablespoons of juice. Beat until spreading consistency, adding more juice if needed. Spread on sides and top of cake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2375.72 Kcal (9947 kJ)
Calories from fat	867.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	96.38g	148%
Cholesterol	407.81mg	136%
Sodium	1305.4mg	54%
Potassium	1055.06mg	22%
Total Carbs	375.52g	125%
Sugars	354.25g	1417%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	15.89g	32%
Vitamin C	89.9mg	150%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	313mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.27 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.96g	148%
Cholesterol	46.39mg	136%
Sodium	148.51mg	54%
Potassium	120.03mg	22%
Total Carbs	42.72g	125%
Sugars	40.3g	1417%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	3%
Protein	1.81g	32%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	150%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	38%
Iron	0.1mg	7%
Calcium	35.6mg	31%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

55.4

Points
67

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Sugar,
High in Total Fat

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