Orange Pudding Cake

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
2. With beater on high speed, gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar until stiff, moist peaks form; set aside.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick.
4. Stir in milk, grated orange peel, and orange juice.
5. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, flour,and vanilla extract; beat just until smooth.
6. Add yolk mixture to beaten whites; fold gently just until blended.
7. Pour into a 9 inch quiche dish or a 10 inch pie dish.
8. Set dish in slightly larger baking pan in a 350 degree F oven.
9. Pour about 1 inch of boiling water into outer pan.
10. Bake until center of pudding appears set when gently shaken, about 35 minutes.
11. Serve warm or cool.
12. Garnish with whipped cream and/or shaved chocolate.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine May 25, 2001.