Fresh Orange Cake

Serves 12-15
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 T. orange zest
3 beaten eggs
1 c. orange juice
1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream

Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Set aside. In large bowl mix sugar, orange zest, eggs, orange juice and vegetable oil. Add dry ingredients. Stir in sour cream; pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake on 350 oven for 30-35 minutes. Cool. Use the following frosting.

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 T. orange zest
3-4 T. fresh orange juice
3 1/2 c. 10X sugar

Mix together and spread on cooled cake. Refrigerate.

Carolyn Wilkins - Edinburg, VA