Orange Raisin Cake Recipe
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Orange Raisin Cake

By: RUTHEY 
"I have made this orange raisin cake a lot with pulpy oranges. So good when served warm. Use a blender or a food processor to grind the orange."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large orange
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Squeeze the orange and reserve 1/3 cup of the juice. Grind the orange peel and pulp, raisins and 1/3 cup walnuts together. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add milk, shortening, and eggs. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in orange-raisin mixture.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  5. For the topping: Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup orange juice over warm cake. In a small bowl combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle over cake

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 168 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2005 by PEANUTSHELL1   view full review
I used butter instead of shortening. The ingredients list should include additional 1/4 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by Sarah-May Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for the photo contest and was amazed by how good it was. The cinnamon sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by YOGABAYER   view full review
This is a great recipie. It's not overly sweet and by using the whole orange you minimize food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2011 by apple.strudel Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is just an OK cake. I followed the recipe exactly, did not change a thing. But although...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by bobolynn   view full review
YUM! Really good, as a coffee cake or a morning snack! I took someone's advice and added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by elsa   view full review
This is a GREAT cake - very moist, very flavorful and a crowd pleaser! I think you could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by tycooks   view full review
I saw this cake being made on PBS and looked for the recipe. It's a great breakfast cake/meal,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Kalnems   view full review
This is a great cake and a great way to use up your entire orange. I ate it for breakfast all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by SISSI808   view full review
I made this for my boyfriend's birthday, and he liked it as well as my friends. It smelled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by LMLSCA   view full review
Great tasting cake; I substituted butter for shortening (and decreased it slightly) and added...

 

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