Orange Layer Cake

Ingredients

1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter
1 tb orange peel
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 ts baking powder
1/4 ts baking soda
3/4 c water
1/4 c orange juice
4 stiffly egg whites
1/2 teaspoon sal combine water
2 greased
1 1/2 round baking pans
375 till done

Instructions

cool, spread Orange Filling on one layer; top with remaining layer. Frost with Orange Buttercream Frosting. ORANGE FILLING: In saucepan combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually blend in 3/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup water, and 2 slightly beaten egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter till melted. Cool. ----