Orange Layer Cake

Directions

In large mixing bowl cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

Add orange peel.

Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.

Combine water and orange juice; add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients, beating well after each addition.

Fold in egg whites.

Pour into 2 greased and floured 8 x 1½-inch round baking pans.

Bake at 375 until done, about 30 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.

When cool, spread Orange Filling on one layer; top with remaining layer.

Frost with Orange Buttercream Frosting.

ORANGE FILLING: In saucepan combine ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1½ teaspoon grated orange peel, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Gradually blend in ¾ cup orange juice, ¼ cup water, and 2 slightly beaten egg yolks.

Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter until melted.