Monday, January 31, 2011

#1933 - Scratch Orange Sponge Cake

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 orange
the juice from squeezing the orange
2 TBSP orange zest (from the orange rind)
3 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder

In a mixer add white sugar and eggs--beat. Add squeezed orange juice to a measuring cup--add enough water to make 1 cup. Add orange juice and orange zest to batter--beat. Add baking powder--beat. Slowly add flour--beat well. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes--test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool completely. Frost or glaze as desired.

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