Williamsburg Orange Cake

Frosting will cover three 8-inch layers.

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 3/4 cups cake flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup golden raisins, cut up
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Williamsburg Butter Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 to 5 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour cake pans.
2. Cake: Measure all ingredients into a large bowl. Blend for 30 seconds on low speed, scraping the bowl constantly.
3. Beat for 3 minutes on high speed, scraping the bowl occasionally.
4. Bake an oblong cake for 45 to 50 minutes and a layered cake for 30 to 35 minutes.
5. Williamsburg Butter Frosting: Blend butter and sugar.
6. Stir in liqueur and orange peel; beat until smooth.