Walnut-Cocoa Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. honey
2 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
cocoa
2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 c. finely chopped California walnuts
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 lb. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. light cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add honey and 2 teaspoons orange peel, beating until light and creamy.
Sift 1/3 cup cocoa and next 5 dry ingredients together.
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in 3/4 cup walnuts.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch layer pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Turn onto wire racks to cool. Combine 1/4 cup cocoa and butter in mixer bowl.
Add confectioners sugar and cream, beating until smooth.
Stir in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, mixing well.
Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Pat remaining 1/2 cup walnuts around sides.