French Orange Cake

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. dates, chopped
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 grated orange rind
  • 1 c. pecans, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix soda and water.
  2. 2
    Pour over dates.
  3. 3
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  4. 4
    Add egg and beat well.
  5. 5
    Add date mixture.
  6. 6
    Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
  7. 7
    Beat well.
  8. 8
    Add grated orange rind and pecans.
  9. 9
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes in a 9 x 13-inch pan.

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