I love Oranges -- the taste of Oranges -- this take a little time but it is soooo worth it.
ORANGE NUT CAKE - Carol Jean Brown
1/2-cup butter (room temp.)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup orange rind, zested
1-cup raisins, currants or dates
1-cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup orange juice
Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well between each addition. Stir in orange rind. Combine the dry ingredients and sift. Add sifted ingred. To egg/butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in nuts and dried fruit (the fruit should be dusted with a little flour before adding). Pour the batter into a 13 X 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. After removing from the oven, but while still hot, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice and pour over the cake and let it soak in. Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
I use regular milk with 1 tsp. of vinegar instead of buttermilk. Let it stand for a few minutes before adding.
