Orange Nut Cake

“This is another nut bread my mother use to serve for afternoon tea.” – Jean Hansen

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Orange Nut Cake

Course: Cakes & Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Shortening
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Tablespoons Orange Rind Grated
  • 1 3/4 Cup Cake Flour Sifted
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 Cup Nuts Chopped

Instructions

  • Cream shortening until light. Gradually add sugar. Add egg and orange rind, beat well. Sift dry ingredients and alternately with buttermilk. Fold in nuts.
  • Bake in 8×12-inch pan at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

Early 1900s Recipe – Calla Stacker

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