Weightless Orange Lemon Cake -

Weightless Orange Lemon Cake

Dessert

A spongey citrus cake served with a dusting of powdered sugar.

About 20 minutes

About 45 minutes

1Preheat oven to 325°F. Set out a 10 in. tube pan.
2In a medium bowl, stir together baking powder, salt, flour and 1 cup sugar.
3In a separate bowl, whisk together orange rind, orange juice, lemon rind, canola oil, vanilla and egg yolks. Add to flour, stir and set aside.
4Use an electric mixer on medium to beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, continue to beat until they form soft peaks. While beating, gradually add rest of sugar (to form stiff peaks).

5Add 1/4 egg whites to flour, stir, then add remaining egg whites and fold to combine.
6Spread batter into pan, making sure to remove any bubbles. Bake 45 minutes, or until spongey when touched. Flip over, let cool. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Serving Size: 1/16 of cake

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Dessert

Recipe Subcategory: Cakes and Cupcakes

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Eggs

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.