Fresh Orange Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 c. Crisco
1/4 c. orange juice
3/4 c. milk
3 eggs
grated rind of 1 orange
chopped pecans

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Add vegetable shortening, grated orange peel, 2/3 cup liquid.
Mix in mixer on slow to medium speed for 2 minutes.
Scrape sides frequently.
Add remaining 1/3 cup liquid, eggs.
Continue beating 2 more minutes.
Pour batter into greased and floured pans.
Bake 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Frost with 7 Minute Frosting.
Sprinkle each frosted layer with grated rind and chopped pecans.