orange layer cake

6 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Oct 27, 2017

substitute better for shortening

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

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange peel.
  • Step 3
    Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water and orange juice, beating well after each addition
  • Step 4
    Pour 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
  • Step 5
    In a small saucepan, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thick.
  • Step 6
    Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm.
  • Step 7
    In 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.
  • Step 8
    Remove 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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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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