RETRO ORANGE KISS-ME CAKE

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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.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-inch pan.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup orange juice over warm cake in pan.
  • 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.
  • Time does not include cooling time.

maska poi
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I'm not a big fan of orange cakes, but this one was actually pretty good.


nomvula dikgale
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This cake was perfect! It was moist, flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect touch.


timothee motema
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I loved the flavor of this cake, but I thought it was a little too dense.


Jani Janka
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This cake was a bit dry, but the orange glaze helped to make it more moist.


Oladapo Kaosarat demilade
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This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.


James Andrews
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Alizeh Khan
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Phil Townsend
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This cake was so moist and flavorful. I loved the orange glaze, and the cake was perfect for a special occasion.


itx hasnain 08
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


AKEEM SHOBALOJU
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This is the best orange cake I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Bassima
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.