Orange Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Position the oven racks so that the top rack is in the center.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to convection bake at 325F.
3. 3
   Lightly grease a 9-inch tube pan.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, orange zest, baking soda, and baking powder together.
5. 5
   Add the butter, eggs, and buttermilk all at once and, using a hand mixer, beat until the mixture is smooth.
6. 6
   Stir in the walnuts.
7. 7
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the batter to the edges.
8. 8
   Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and dry.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven, leaving the cake in the pan.
10. 10
    While the cake bakes, make the orange syrup by combining the orange juice and sugar; bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
11. 11
    Poke the hot cake with a skewer in several places and pour the hot syrup over it.
12. 12
    Cool the cake on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before removing it from the pan to a serving plate.