Orange Snack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease an 11 x 7-inch-inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Set oven to 350 degrees F.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and the shortening with an electric mixer on medium or high speed until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add in orange extract.
5. 5
   In a small bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to egg mixture, beating on low speed after each addition JUST until combined.
7. 7
   By hand stir in the orange peel, raisins and nuts.
8. 8
   Transfer and spread the batter into prepared baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
10. 10
    Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and the orange juice; gradually pour over the baked cake.
11. 11
    Cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve warm, or cool completely.