Hidden Treasure Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, 3/4 cup sugar and salt together.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in large mixing bowl until soft mounds form. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating constantly until very straight peaks form.
3. 3
   Mix egg yolks, apricot nectar, rum flavoring and orange rind.
4. 4
   Add dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Beat 1 minute with mixer on medium speed.
6. 6
   Add 1/3 at a time to egg whites, folding gently but thoroughly.
7. 7
   Put in ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Invert and cool. Slice into 3 layers and spread Apricot-Orange filling between layers, then frost top and sides with Snowy White Frosting.