Sunny Citrus Chiffon Cake
"Flavored with orange, lemon and lime, this big, beautiful cake is a fitting ending to a celebration. Just three egg yolks give the cake a golden hue and a texture richer than angel food...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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10 large egg whites at room temperature (see Tip)
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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3 large large egg yolks
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2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
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2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
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2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
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2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Citrus Glaze:
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1 large orange scrubbed
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1 lemon scrubbed
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1 lime scrubbed
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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Tip: To bring an egg to room temperature: Either set it out on the counter for 15 minutes or submerge it (in the shell) in a bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.
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