Retro Orange Kiss-Me Cake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This cake took the country by storm in 1950 when it won the second Pillsbury Bake-Off. Lily Wuebel of Redwood City pocketed $25,000 for her winning creation. Here it is. From Pillsbury. Ingredients:
1 orange |
1 cup raisins |
1/3 cup walnuts |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup margarine, softened (or butter or shortening) |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup orange juice, reserved from orange used in cake |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-inch pan. 2. Squeeze orange, reserving 1/3 cup juice for topping; remove seeds. In blender container, food processor bowl with metal blade, or food mill, grind orange peel and pulp, raisins and 1/3 cup walnuts. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine flour and all remaining cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in orange-raisin mixture. Pour into prepared pan. 4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 5. Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup orange juice over warm cake in pan. 6. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle over cake. Cool 1 hour, or until completely cooled. 7. Time does not include cooling time. |
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