orange layer cake
substitute better for shortening
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prep time
cook time
method
Bake
yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 - eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- FROSTING/FILLING:
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour +1 1/2 tsp.
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
How To Make orange layer cake
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Step 1In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 2Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange peel.
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Step 3Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water and orange juice, beating well after each addition
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Step 4Pour into 2 greased and floured 9" round baking pans. Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely
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Step 5In a small saucepan, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thick.
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Step 6Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm.
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Step 7In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add cooled milk mixture; beat on high speed for 5 minutes or until fluffy.
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Step 8Remove about 2/3 cup; fold in nuts. Spread between cake layers. Gradually add confectioners sugar to remaining filling; beat until fluffy. Frost top and sides of cake
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