Orange Cake

Name: Orange Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sugar; juice of 1 orange (save rind); 1 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 1 c. sour milk; 1 1/8 c. flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. raisins

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
juice of 1 orange (save rind)
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
1 1/8 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 c. raisins

Directions

1

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar and juice from orange. Set aside.
2

Reserve orange rind.
3

In second bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar, salt and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir. Add sour milk (or 1 tablespoon vinegar in sweet milk).
4

Sift in flour and baking soda.
5

Grind together orange rind and raisins.
6

Mix into batter.
7

Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
8

Punch many holes with a toothpick all over the top of the cake. Spoon sugar and juice mixture over top. Serve with whipped topping or as is.