Sorry Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   To make the cake, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Beat the shortening with the butter until well combined.
4. 4
   Cream in the sugar and beat until fluffy and light.
5. 5
   Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until well combined.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour.
7. 7
   Stir in the orange zest, cereal, cranberries, and pecans.
8. 8
   Beat the cream of tartar into the egg whites and continue beating until stiff.
9. 9
   Gently fold the whites into the cake batter.
10. 10
    Pour into three greased 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
11. 11
    Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean.
12. 12
    Cool on wire rack.
13. 13
    Frosting: Beat the cream cheese with the butter until well combined.
14. 14
    Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and orange juice; beat until creamy and smooth.
15. 15
    Stir in the orange zest.
16. 16
    Frost the tops and sides of the cake.