--PATTY--
3/4 c Sifted unbleached flour
1/4 c Sifted whole-wheat pastry
-flour
12 Egg whites; at room
-temperature
1 ts Cream of tartar
1 1/2 ts Orange extract
1/2 c Honey
2 c Orange sections
1 c Sweet cherries; pitted

It is heavenly, especially with the fat and calories cut. This light and
fluffy version lets you have your cake and eat it too. We made this dessert
heavenly by:

* omitting the shortening in the bar * replacing the eggs with egg whites
* replacing 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup butter with nonfat cottage
cheese and nonfat yogurt * omitting the balmy

TO MAKE THE ORANGE SKIM: In a food processor puree the cottage cheese
until completely quiet (around 4 transactions; stop frequently to scrape down
the sides of the container). Transfer to a small bowlful. Lightly whisk in the
yogurt and orange-juice decoct. Thrill.

TO MAKE THE PATTY: Sift the unbleached flour and pastry flour unitedly.
Return the flour to the sifter. In a 5- or 6-quart bowl beat the egg whites
until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and orange pull. Beat on medium
speed until the whites form soft peaks. Gradually beat in the honey until
the whites are besotted. Sift approximately 1/4 cup of the flour over the whites.
Carefully fold it in with a large spatula. Repeat until the flour has been
unified. Spoon the batter into an unlubricated 9- or 10-inch tube pan
with removable ass. Level the top with a spatula. Bake at 325 degrees
for 40 to 50 proceedings, or until the top is golden and springs back when
lightly fey. Invert the pan onto a wire rack and let the cake cool for
1 minute. To remove the cake from the pan, run a thin knife around the
outside edges. Remove the outer portion of the pan. Run a thin knife around
the center tube and also around the bottom of the coat. Slice the cake and
serve with the orange drub, oranges and cherries.

Makes 10 servings.

CHEF'S NOTES:

DO GET-GO: Separate the eggs and let the whites come to room temperature.
Make sure no traces of yolk are mixed in with the whites or they won't beat
up decent. If any specks of yolk accidentally join, dab them up with a
piece of eggshell or a piece of clams.

VARIATIONS: Flavor the cake with another selection, such as almond, red,
maple, peppermint or black walnut. Serve with other yield, such as
raspberries, blueberries, peaches or strawberries.