Orange Delight Cake

Name: Orange Delight Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 1.3333300352097 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon baking soda; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 0.66666698455811 cup shortening; 0.33333298563957 cup orange juice; 0.33333298563957 cup water; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 egg whites; 1.5 cups white sugar; 5 tablespoons water; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1.5 teaspoons light corn syrup; 0.125 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

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This is a fine cake with the wonderful essence of fresh oranges. Perfect for any occasion.

Recipe by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 to 8 - inch layer cake

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Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons orange zest
⅔ cup shortening
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup water
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg whites
1 ½ cups white sugar
5 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 8 inch cake pans.
Sift together into a large bowl the cake flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoons salt. Add grated orange rind, shortening, orange juice, and 1/3 cup water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes with an electric mixer, scraping bowl while beating. Add two whole eggs and beat batter for 2 more minutes. Beat in the lemon juice. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and let cool. Frost with Double Boiler Icing or whipped cream. Sprinkle cake with grated orange rind and finely chopped nuts or coconut.
To Make Double Boiler Icing: In the top of a double boiler put; the 2 egg whites, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, 5 tablespoons water, 1/8 teaspoon salt, light corn syrup, and cream of tartar. Place over boiling water and beat until blended. Cook mixture beating constantly until mixture will stand in peaks. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Continue beating until of spreading consistency, about 5 minutes. Spread onto cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

511	Calories
19g	Fat
83g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 359mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 83g	30%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 58g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 8mg	39%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 113mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.