Fresh Orange Layer Cake

Name: Fresh Orange Layer Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. flour; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 tsp. grated orange rind; 1/4 c. unstrained orange juice; 3/4 c. water or milk; 1/3 to 1/2 c. unbeaten eggs (2 to 3)

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. unstrained orange juice
3/4 c. water or milk
1/3 to 1/2 c. unbeaten eggs (2 to 3)

Directions

1

Sift together the first 5 ingredients into bowl.
2

Add the shortening and orange rind.
3

Measure the orange juice and water or milk into a liquid measuring cup.
4

Add 2/3 of this liquid to dry ingredients.
5

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
6

Add remaining liquid and the unbeaten eggs.
7

Beat 2 more minutes.
8

Bake in two 8 x 1 1/2-inch greased and floured pans at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until done.