Orange Kiss-Me Cake

This recipe was the 1950 $25,000 winner in the Pillsbury bakeoff. It recommends Pillsbury's Best all-purpose flour or unbleached flour. Do not use self rising flour.

Preheat oven to 350F. (325F if using a glass pan) Grease (not oil) and flour a 13 x 9 baking pan.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Squeeze orange; reserve 1/3 cup juice.

Grind orange peel and pulp, raisins and 1/3 cup walnuts together; set aside.

In large bowl, blend flour, sugar, soda, salt, milk, shortening and eggs. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in orange-raisin mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Topping: Drizzle reserved orange juice over warm cake.

Combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; sprinkle over cake. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

High altitudes: Above 3500 feet, add 2 Tablespoons flour; bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes.