ORANGE SNACK CAKE

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Got this recipe from another site and ammended it with some minor changes of my own. Taste just like an orange Hostess cupcake to me.

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c butter, softened
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp orange peel
1/8 tsp almond extract
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
FROSTING:
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the orange juice, water, and almond extract; mix well. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, orange peel and salt; add to creamed mixture. Beat for 2 minutes.
  • 2. Pour into greased 8-in square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Remove to wire rack to cool.
  • 3. For the frosting: Combine powdered sugar, butter and enough orange juice just to achieve spreading consistency. May tint frosting with orange food coloring and add white squiggles on top if desired. Frost cake while still slightly warm.

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