A blend of fruits combine 1 c Raisins
-in a wonderfully moist 1 3/4 c All purpose flour
-cake that needs no 1 t Baking soda
Icing. It’s a nice snack or 1/2 t Cinnamon
-luch box cake or as 1/4 t Salt
-dessert with a dollop 1/2 c Shortening (golden crisco)
Of whipped cream. 1 c Granulated sugar
1 lg Orange 2 ea Eggs
1 md Banana (ripe gives better 1/2 c Buttermilk
-flavor) 1 t Vanilla
Cut unpeeled orange into pieces; remove seeds. Combine orange,
banana and raisins in food processor until coarsely chopped. Combine
flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Cream shortening, sugar and
eggs in large bowl on high speed of electric mixer until light and
creamy. Stir in fruit mixture. Add dry ingredients alternately with
buttermilk and vanilla, mixing lightly after each addition. Spread
batter evenly in greased 9 inch square cake pan. Bake at 350F for
55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Origin: Baking Festival 1994 Recipes, by Robin Hood and Baker’s.
Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Nov/94.
Yields
1 servings