VICTORY CAKE

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This recipe is from my husband's grandmother's handwritten cookbook. It was a rationing program recipe written during the war years.

Provided by Judy in MO

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Two layer cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 cup white corn syrup
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and orange rind.
  • Gradually beat in syrup blending for one minute.
  • Add 1/4 of dry ingredients.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating after the addition of each.
  • Add the remaining flour and milk with flavoring added alternately.
  • Bake in two eight inch cake pans in a moderate oven (350°F) for 30 minutes.
  • Frost with lemon frosting.

Oismyo Oismyo
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Muddasir Jan
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This is the worst chocolate cake I've ever had.


AHMED Milon
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I would not recommend this recipe.


andrea leiton
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This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny.


Md Shahjalal hossen Nirob
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Nadim Mia
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Umar Wazir
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.


Lalia Lalia
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect.


Wisdom Ayobami
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate frosting was especially delicious.


Pasan Maduranga
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the rich flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.