Orange Layer Cake With Curd And Meringue

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 orange (zest and juice)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 orange (zest and juice)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. 2 Beat 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar until light. Mix in melted butter, orange juice, and orange zest.
3. 3 Combine flour and baking powder; stir into wet ingredients along with milk. Divide batter between pans.
4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in pans.
5. 5 For filling: Mix orange juice, lemon juice, and orange zest in a cup. Fill with cold water to measure 1/2 cup total.
6. 6 Boil liquid mixture, then whisk in cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water. Cook until thickened.
7. 7 Whisk egg yolk and 2 tbsp sugar; temper with hot mixture, then return to pan. Add 1 tsp butter. Cool completely.
8. 8 Spread filling between cake layers. Beat egg whites until stiff, then fold in powdered sugar to make icing.