Ingredients

  • 1 c. egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 2/3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. orange extract

Method

  • Beat until foamy the egg whites.
  • Add salt and cream of tartar. Beat until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold in carefully 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Divide mixture.
  • Fold into one part 1/2 cup flour (sifted 5 times) and vanilla.
  • Fold into other part egg yolks (beaten), 2/3 cup flour (sifted 5 times) and orange extract.
  • Place by spoonfuls into ungreased 9-inch tube cake pan, alternating yellow and white batters as in marble cake.
  • Bake in 325° oven for 60 minutes.