Fresh Orange Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. unstrained orange juice
3/4 c. water or milk
1/3 to 1/2 c. unbeaten eggs (2 to 3)

Preparation

Sift together the first 5 ingredients into bowl.
Add the shortening and orange rind.
Measure the orange juice and water or milk into a liquid measuring cup.
Add 2/3 of this liquid to dry ingredients.
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Add remaining liquid and the unbeaten eggs.
Beat 2 more minutes.
Bake in two 8 x 1 1/2-inch greased and floured pans at 350\u00b0 for about 30 minutes, or until done.