Eva St ClairS Orange Cake Squares

Ingredients

• 12 c shortening
• 1 13 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
• 14 tsp salt
• Orange Glaze

Directions

1. Cream shortening gradually add sugar mixing well
2. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition
3. Combine milk extract and orange rind set aside
4. Combine flour baking powder and salt add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture
5. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed of an electric mixer
6. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan
7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean
8. Pour Orange Glaze over warm cake spreading evenly
9. Cut cake into squares to serve Yield
10. 15 to 18 servings