Servings
12
Ready In:
2hrs 45min
Good For:
Brunch
Inroduction
Old Fashioned Orange Cake
Spring is in the air and fresh fruits and veggies will soon be on our tables again! This Old Fashioned Orange Cake is a perfect cake for spring. It is full of orange citrus flavor. It would also be a nice addition to a brunch, since the orange compliments the breakfast table so well.
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 grated orange rind
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sour milk
- ½ cup nuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup raisins, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Cream together the sugar, butter. Add eggs, salt, vanilla, orange rind. Mix well.
Step 2
Add alternately with sour milk to the first mixture, and nuts, raisins, soda, and flour. Mix thoroughly.
Step 3
Pour into greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until done. When done, remove from oven, let set ½ hour.
Step 4
For frosting; mix 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 cup confectioners sugar. Mix well, add additional sugar for desired consistency.
Step 5
Frost the cake.