Orange Custard Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg yolks well and then add sugar in small amounts, alternating with orange juice, until all sugar is used. Beat with mixer until lemon colored and fluffy.
2. 2
   Sift flour, baking powder, and salt and blend into egg yolk mixture. Do not over beat.
3. 3
   Add oil and orange flavoring. Lastly, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
4. 4
   Line pans with wax paper.
5. 5
   Bake in 10 inch tube pan for 45 minutes at 350 degrees or in three 9 inch pans for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. May also be baked in loaf pan, 40-45 minutes. If baked in tube pan, slice into 3 layers after it cools and put frosting between layers. Frost with custard frosting.
6. 6
   Combine sugar, flour, eggs, and milk. Cook until thickened. Cool.
7. 7
   Add creamed butter and shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.