How to Make Williamsburg Orange Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Williamsburg Orange Cake is a classic Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious cake is made with fresh orange juice and zest, giving it a bright and citrusy flavor that is perfect for any time of year. Whether you want to impress your guests at a dinner party or simply enjoy a slice with your morning coffee, this cake is sure to be a hit.

The origins of this mouthwatering dessert can be traced back to the historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia. With its ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup golden raisins, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 recipe Williamsburg Butter Frosting

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix in butter, shortening, buttermilk, eggs, raisins, nuts, orange zest and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes on high speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Bake 9x13 inch pan 45 to 50 minutes, or layers 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool, and frost with Williamsburg Butter Frosting.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 151mg