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Total Time :1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • cups/300 grams sugar
  • cups/225 grams all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons/6 grams baking powder
  • ¾ cup/180 milliliters fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup/120 milliliters oil
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F, static mode (top and bottom heat).
  • In a large bowl, whisk the yolks with oil until combined. Add ½ cup/100 grams sugar and whisk until smooth.
  • Add half the flour and half the orange juice alternately, whisking well. Stir in the remaining flour, baking powder, and orange juice until smooth and lump-free.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites at medium speed until soft foam forms. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup/ 200 grams sugar and whip on high until glossy and stable peaks form.
  • Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Fold in another third until fully incorporated. Fold in the final third carefully, ensuring a smooth, lump-free batter.
  • Pour the batter into an un-greased 26 cm/10-inch Dutch oven or tube pan, filling about ¾ full. Smooth the top and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes. Do not open the oven before one hour.
  • When golden and springy to the touch, remove from the oven. If using a Dutch oven pan, invert immediately onto the small legs. Allow to cool for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Once completely cooled, release the cake carefully using a small plate. Transfer to a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.