Orange Loaf Cake

Here is a loaf cake using orange rind....

Orange Loaf Cake
Shirley Simpson

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup orange juice
1 Tablespoon orange rind, grated
2 eggs

Sift together into mixing bowl cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening, ornage juice and rind. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes. If using electric mixer, use medium speed. Add eggs and beat for 2 more minutes. Pour into waxed paper -lined 4 x 9 x 3-inch loaf pan. This cake has a texture similar to pound cake. Set on cookie sheet and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cool cake on rack. Remove from pan while still warm.

Icing

1 cup sifted confectioners sugar
2 Tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated

Combine ingredients and mix until smooth. Glaze cake while it is still warm.