lil weare's orange cake
This recipe came from The Methodist Church cookbook "Our favorite recipes" Even though Aunt lil was a Baptist, her orange cake found its way into the cookbook via parishioner, T. Coonins, which just goes to prove that great cakes are ecumenical ! Obtained this recipe from the menu at "The Cliff House" resort & Spa in Ogunquit, Maine were my husband and I spend a week-end their on our Anniversary every year~~
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup crisco ~ or coconut oil
- 3/4 cup sour milk
- 2 - eggs
- 1 cup ground raisins
- 1 - whole orange, peeled
How To Make lil weare's orange cake
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F; Grease a 9 x 12 " cake pan and dust with flour.
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.
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Step 3In another bowl, cream together the Crisco, sour milk and eggs and add to batter in large bowl.
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Step 4In the blender or processor, grind raisins, orange segments and orange zest. Fold into batter and beat for 2 minutes. Turn into cake pan and bake for 35 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serves 8
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