Perfect Orange Cake

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form

Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy

Add the oil, orange juice, and orange zest to the egg yolk mixture

Add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, sifting each addition

Add the salt and baking powder to the mixture

Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the mixture

Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes

Prepare the glaze by melting the sugar in a saucepan and adding the orange juice

Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes in it with a knife

Pour the hot glaze over the cake