WHOLE ORANGE CAKE

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I have made this cake a few times already and everybody loved it! The secret for this cake is that it uses a whole orange (skin and all). If you prefer, you can replace the raisins by dates.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch cake pan.
  • Cake: squeeze orange; reserve juice for frosting. Grind together or finely chop in food processor orange rind and pulp, raisins and nuts. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Frosting: beat together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Spread over cake.

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