Instructions:

Orange Pudding Cake

3 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)
Chocolate shavings (optional)

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. With beater on high speed, gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar until stiff, moist peaks form; set aside.

In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick. Stir in milk, grated orange peel, and orange juice. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla extract; beat just until smooth. Add yolk mixture to beaten whites; fold gently just until blended.

Pour into a 9-inch quiche dish or a 10-inch pie dish. Set dish in slightly larger baking pan in a 350 degree F oven. Pour about 1-inch of boiling water into outer pan. Bake until center of pudding appears set when gently shaken, about 35 minutes.

Serve warm or cool. Garnish with whipped cream and/or shaved chocolate.

Serves 8.