I am baking this orange cake tonight as a welcome home goodie for Ray who is returning from Texas tomorrow. This looked so easy, I couldn’t resist.

This is from Elton Brown, who is generally reliable. I am looking forward to getting a taste of this pound cake since the orange zest comes from our oranges in Ojai.

I suspect Ray will like this, too. I hope so!

Aunt Verna’s Orange Cake

Total Time:
35 min
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
20 min

Yield:6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup orange blossom honey
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch baking soda
Butter, for greasing

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, whisk together honey and eggs until thoroughly integrated. Stir in orange zest. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add slowly to egg mixture. Lightly grease a loaf pan with butter. Add the mixture to the pan and bake. After 30 minutes check for doneness with a wooden skewer. (If it comes out clean, you are done. If not, give it another 5 minutes and check it again).

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/aunt-vernas-orange-cake-recipe.html?oc=linkback