Whole Orange Cake

Name: Whole Orange Cake
Ingredients: 1 large orange; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup walnuts; 2 cups flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup low-fat milk; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; Frosting; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 cups icing sugar, sifted; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/3 cup orange juice

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 large orange
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
2 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch cake pan.
2

Cake: squeeze orange; reserve juice for frosting. Grind together or finely chop in food processor orange rind and pulp, raisins and nuts. Set aside.
3

Combine remaining cake ingredients in large mixer bowl. Beat on low speed just until blended, then on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in orange raisin mixture. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
4

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely.
5

Frosting: beat together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over cake.