Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line three 9-inch round cake pans with waxed paper, then grease the waxed paper.
- Sift flour with cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar and 6 egg yolks. On high speed of an electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.
- Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Spread batter into the prepared pans, dividing evenly; set aside.
- In a clean bowl with clean beaters, beat 6 egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1 cup sugar; beat until stiff but not dry. Dividing evenly, spread meringue over the batter in each pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake is done and meringue is lightly browned. Let cool in pans 10 minutes. Carefully remove from pans; peel off paper. Cool layers completely on wire racks, meringue side up.
- Meanwhile, prepare orange curd: In the top of a double boiler, stir together 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water, orange juice and orange zest. Blend in 4 beaten egg yolks.
- Cook over hot (not boiling) water, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Cover with waxed paper; let cool completely.
- To assemble: Place a cake layer, meringue side up, on a cake plate. Spread a third of the orange curd over the meringue. Repeat twice, using remaining layers and curd. Garnish with whipped cream and sliced almonds, if desired.
- Note: If desired, replace 1 tablespoon of orange juice with 1 tablespoon orange liqueur.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 278.24 Kcal (1165 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 139.55 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.51g | 24% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 167.57mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 133.23mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 187.6mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 29.51g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 26.59g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.27g | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.68g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 74.3mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 252.63 Kcal (1058 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 126.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.08g | 24% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 152.15mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 120.97mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 170.33mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.79g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 24.14g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.25g | 1% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 67.5mg | 7% | |
* 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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