Orange Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grind whole orange and raisins.
2. 2
   Cream sugar and shortening. Add and blend well one egg at a time.
3. 3
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
4. 4
   Dissolve soda in hot water, add to milk.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients, alternately with milk.
6. 6
   Do not beat, just stir to mix well.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla.
8. 8
   Add orange and raisins.
9. 9
   Bake in deep pans at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.
10. 10
    Can be made in layers or 9 x 13-inch pan.
11. 11
    Bake until tests done.