ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE

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The original of this recipe comes from a publication from last year, The Complete Baking Cookbook. There is an icing, appropriately titled recipe #307650, that is particularly nice with this cake! Preparation time does not include time for cake to freeze before adding icing!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cake flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest, minced
1/3 cup orange juice, fresh
1/3 cup water
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1/2 cup almonds, sliced, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & spray two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda & salt.
  • Add shortening, orange zest & juice, water & eggs, mixing until well blended.
  • Add lemon juice, mixing until JUST incorporated, then fold in almonds.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  • Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 30-34 minutes.
  • Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pans & letting cool completely on the wire rack.
  • For best results when decorating, wrap cakes in plastic wrap & freeze for 1-2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 23.2, Protein 4.2

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