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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- like to you can also bake this cake in an angel food cake pan for 32-35 minutes
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- Orange curd
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2â cubes
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Fresh strawberries, quartered or halved
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