Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2/3 cup sifted cake flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1-1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 8 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 tsp. grated orange peel
  • Sliced almonds, for garnish

Method

  • Cake: Heat oven to 350F.
  • Butter a jelly roll pan.
  • Line pan with waxed paper, butter waxed paper.
  • Beat egg yolks in a mixer bowl until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating constantly.
  • Stir in orange peel and orange juice concentrate.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold yolks into whites.
  • Sift together flour and salt; fold into egg mixture.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Immediately turn out onto a towel sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
  • Starting at narrow end, roll cake and towel together; cool on wire rack.
  • Filling and Glaze: In a saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch.
  • Gradually blend in orange juice and beaten egg yolks.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Reserve 1 cup of cooked filling for the glaze.
  • Gently fold in whipped cream and orange peel into remaining filling.
  • To Assemble: Unroll cake and spread it with the filling.
  • Reroll and place on a serving platter.
  • Spread reserved glaze over the top of cake roll and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.