Simants Birthday Cake Recipe

How to make it

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• Beat egg whites and salt til stiff peaks form
• beat egg yolks till light and fluffy
• add flour and sugar alternately with orange juice
• beat till very smooth
• gently fold into beaten egg whites
• pour into tube pan
• run knife through batter to break up any air pockets
• bake in a 350 degree oven for one hour or till top springs back when lightly touched with finger
• remove from oven and cool upside down on a pop bottle til completely cooled
• remove from pan and slice with serated knife to make three layers
• Beat whipping cream and pudding till soft peaks form
• take two cups of mixture and place in seperate bowl
• mix with cocoa powder
• place largest layer on plate and spread cocoa mixture to edges of cake
• place second layer on top of first
• spread second layer with apricot jam
• place third layer on top of second.
• Frost entire cake with pudding mixture
• pat chopped pecans around sides
• chill in refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
• Makes 12 generous servings.
• It really isn't as hard as it sounds and it is so delicious it is worth the time and effort.