Eva St. Clair'S Orange Cake Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. orange extract
1 tsp. grated orange rind
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Orange Glaze

Preparation

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, mixing well.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine milk, extract and orange rind; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Beat 3 minutes on medium speed of an electric mixer.
Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Pour Orange Glaze over warm cake, spreading evenly.
Cut cake into squares to serve. Yield:
15 to 18 servings.