RETRO ORANGE KISS-ME CAKE

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This cake took the country by storm in 1950 when it won the second Pillsbury Bake-Off. Lily Wuebel of Redwood City pocketed $25,000 for her winning creation. Here it is. From Pillsbury.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 orange
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine, softened (or butter or shortening)
2 eggs
1/3 cup orange juice, reserved from orange used in cake
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-inch pan.
  • Squeeze orange, reserving 1/3 cup juice for topping; remove seeds. In blender container, food processor bowl with metal blade, or food mill, grind orange peel and pulp, raisins and 1/3 cup walnuts. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and all remaining cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in orange-raisin mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup orange juice over warm cake in pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle over cake. Cool 1 hour, or until completely cooled.
  • Time does not include cooling time.

Semakaleng Mphela
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Shafqat Ameer Haider
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit!


leandi nel
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I love the orange flavor in this cake. It's so moist and delicious.


Mariluz Hernandez
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This cake was super easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Arslan yaseen
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ikhlaque Naich
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the glaze helped to add some moisture. Overall, it was a good cake, but not my favorite.


Fahim Bijoy
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I'm not a huge fan of orange-flavored desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The orange flavor was not overpowering, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.


Moaz Ehab
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This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive cake that everyone loved.


Ishrat Khan
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I've never made a cake with orange glaze before, but this recipe made it so easy. The glaze was the perfect consistency and added a beautiful shine to the cake.


Nijon Saha
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My family loved this cake! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself was so moist and fluffy. Will definitely be making this again.


Honey Bomb
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This Orange Kiss-Me cake was a hit at my retro-themed party! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze gave it a perfect finishing touch.