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Orange Coconut Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups sifted cake flour
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
3 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Filling :
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
Directions:
Measure flour, sugar, shortening, salt, and 3/4 Cup milk directly into mixing bowl. Stir vigorously by hand or with electric mixer for 2 minutes.

Add baking powder and stir into batter, Add unbeaten eggs, milk and vanilla. Continue stirring for 2 more minutes. The batter will be smooth and thin. Pour into greased, wax paper lined tins, two (2) 9 inch pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

For Filling, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add salt, slightly beaten egg yolk, orange and lemon juice and water. Cook over direct heat until mixture begins to bubble, stirring constantly. Continue cooking 10 minutes longer over hot water, stirring occasionally. Add grated orange rind and butter. Cool, then place between cooled cake layers.
Spread 7 minute frosting over cake and sprinkle with coconut.

 

 

 

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