Glazed Orange Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a double boiler or microwave.
2. 2
   Mix melted butter and sugar and beat well.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks and orange zest and beat.
4. 4
   Sift flour and baking soda. Beat egg whites until stiff.
5. 5
   Without beating, gradually add flour mixture, alternating with egg whites.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
7. 7
   In a saucepan, heat sugar and water and bring to a boil.
8. 8
   Lower heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from heat and stir in orange juice and zest. Remove from oven, pierce cake all over with a fork and pour hot syrup over the top.
10. 10
    Return to oven for a few minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and cool before removing from pan.