Williamsburg Orange Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3
Delicious and Moist Williamsburg Orange Cake
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter , softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 cup golden raisins , chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 recipe Williamsburg Butter Frosting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
485
Sugar
41g
Fat
22g
The Williamsburg Orange Cake is a classic American cake recipe that has been around for decades. This cake is moist, tangy, and sweet, with hints of orange zest and chopped walnuts. The cake is frosted with Williamsburg Butter Frosting, which complements the cake's flavors perfectly. The raisins in the recipe add a nice chewy texture to the cake, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. This cake is perfect as a dessert after dinner, but it can also be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
4.Add butter and shortening, mixing until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5.Beat in buttermilk, eggs, raisins, walnuts, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
6.Mix until well combined.
7.Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes.
8.Invert the cakes onto a cooling rack and let cool completely before frosting.

PROS

This Williamsburg Orange Cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

The recipe uses healthy ingredients like buttermilk and orange zest.

It is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion, particularly as a dessert after dinner.

CONS

This cake contains a considerable amount of sugar and fat, making it high in calories.

The frosting recipe calls for powdered sugar, which has added calories and is not very healthy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Orange is high in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation.
Walnuts are a rich source of antioxidants, which prevent cell damage caused by free radicals.
Buttermilk is a low-fat dairy product that is rich in protein and calcium.

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