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Pontica (Orange Cake in Syrup)  
Cake  
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6
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/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted  
eggs, separated  
cup granulated sugar  
teaspoon orange rind  
teaspoon vanilla extract  
cup all−purpose flour  
tablespoon baking powder  
Syrup  
1
1
1
cup orange juice  
cup water  
cup granulated sugar  
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 x 12−inch pan with 1/4 cup melted butter.  
Make syrup by combining orange juice, water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and  
simmer about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.  
Beat egg whites until stiff.  
In another bowl, beat egg yolks until light yellow. To yolks add sugar, orange rind and vanilla extract;  
cream well.  
Mix flour and baking powder together, set aside.  
To egg yolk mixture, add egg whites, alternating with 2 tablespoons of flour, ending with egg whites.  
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake  
comes out clean. Remove cake from oven; cut into diamond shapes. Pour cold syrup over hot cake. Let  
cool completely before serving.  
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