Orange Poppy Seed Cake With Berries And Creme Fraiche Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. cake flour (not self-rising)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp double-acting baking pwdr
• 1/4 c. poppy seeds
• 1 1/2 stk unsalted butter softened (3/4 c.)
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
• 4 lrg Large eggs separated
• 2/3 c. lowfat sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 c. fresh orange juice
• 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier or possibly other orange-flavored liqueur
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. julienne strips of orange zest (preferably removed with a zester)
• 3 c. mixed berries
•     confectioner's sugar for sifting over the cake
•     creme fraiche as an accompaniment

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