Orange Butter Cake *

Directions

1. 1

   PATTI - VDRJ67A------------------------------ 1 1/2 c Cake flour 1/2 c Cornstarch 1/2 ts Salt 1 tb Baking powder 1/2 c Butter

2. 2

   softened 1 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 c Egg whites (about 4) 1/4 c Egg yolks (about 4) 1/2 c Fresh squeezed orange juice 2 tb Grated orange zest

3. 3

   Grease and flour 2 (8") round cake pans or a 9x13" pan

4. 4

   Combine the flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder, and sift them twice

5. 5

   Put the butter in a large mixing bowl, and beat until it is smooth and creamy

6. 6

   Gradually add 1 cup of the sugar, and beat until the mixture is well blended

7. 7

   In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they begin to foam

8. 8

   Then gradually addd the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating until the whites are stiff, but moist