Rich Golden Cake
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Makes: (2) 9" layers -or- 13"x9" oblong
2-1/8 c. sifted Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1-1/2 c. sugar
3 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
2/3 c. soft shortening
1 c. milk
1-1/2 t. orange extract
3 eggs (1/2 to 2/3 cup)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour pans.
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and milk,
extract, and eggs. Beat 2 minutes on high speed.
Pour into prepared pans. Bake until cake tests done, about 30-35 min. for
layers, 40-45 min. for square or oblong. Cool. Frost with Orange Icing.
Orange Icing
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1/2 c. soft shortening
4-1/2 c. sifted confectioner's sugar
4-1/2 T. orange juice concentrate
1 t. grated orange rind
Blend together soft shortening and confectioner's sugar. Stir in orange juice
concentrate; mix until smooth and creamy (hand mixer is excellent for this).
Add grated orange rind.
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