->Orange Walnut 01 <-

Yield: 10 servings

1/2 lb butter

2 cups granulated sugar

4 eggs

1 orange, juice and grated rind

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

confectioners' sugar, optional

Cream the butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add the

sugar. Continuing to beat, add the eggs one at a time, beating

well, on medium speed, after each addition. Gradually add the orange

juice and rind. Meanwhile, sift the flour with the baking powder

and salt and gradually add to the batter. Add the walnuts last,

blend another minute on medium high speed, and pour into a greased

8-inch tube pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 25 to 30 minutes until the color is a light chestnut and the cake springs back to the touch. (Watch

carefully because this cake bakes quickly.) Turn onto a wire rack,

round side up. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cool thoroughly

before slicing.