#2959 - Fresh Orange Cake

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup water
3 TBSP orange zest (grated orange peel)
1 tsp. salt

In a mixer add white sugar and Crisco--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add baking powder, salt, orange juice, water and orange zest--beat. Slowly add flour--beat. 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 as desired.