dorthea's incredible orange cake & frosting

Name: Dorthea's Incredible Orange Cake & Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CAKE; 1 package(s) yellow cake mix (9x13); 1 can(s) mandarin oranges (large); 3 large eggs; - peel of 1 orange (just the orange part), grated; ## FROSTING; 3/4 package(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 can(s) evaporated milk; 1/4 cup(s) crisco; - grated orange peel to decorate top

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Updated on Jun 8, 2013

Who the heck is Dorthea?? Heck if I know, but the old girl made a fine cake! I borrowed a book from the library years ago and this recipe of "Dorthea's" was tucked in the pages. So, Dorthea, if you would like your recipe back, here it is! lol

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

CAKE
1 package yellow cake mix (9x13)
1 can mandarin oranges (large)
3 large eggs
- peel of 1 orange (just the orange part), grated
FROSTING
3/4 package powdered sugar
1/2 can evaporated milk
1/4 cup crisco
- grated orange peel to decorate top

How To Make dorthea's incredible orange cake & frosting

Step 1

FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Pour yellow cake mix in a bowl. Add 3 beaten eggs and 1 can of mandarin oranges. (Use juice from can if mix seems too thick.) Stir in orange peel.
Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
Step 4

FOR FROSTING: Mix 1/2 bag powdered sugar, Crisco and evaporated milk with hand mixer. Continue to add powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 5

Top with grated orange peel. Makes a lot of frosting so you will have some to use for another use.
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