Sift flour, baking powder and salt. In large electric mixer bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar. Continue beating until very stiff and glossy. Set meringue aside. Beat egg yolks, remaining sugar, and buter until very light and fluffy. Add orange rind. Beaat in dry ingredients alternately (slowly, on a low speed) with orange juice and semolina. Fold in meringue. Turn into greased pan and sprinkle with almonds. Bake in moderate oven for 40 minutes. Cool.
Boil sugar and water for 3 minutes. Add brandy. Pour syrup over cake. Cool and cut into squares. |
