Orange Kiss Me Cake

Orange Kiss Me Cake
4.8 (4 ratings)
This citrusy variation on a streudel stole the judges' hearts because who doesn't love a sugary topping.This recipe was the grand prize winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 1950.Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.Every other winning recipe from the Pillsbury Bake-Off.
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
2.25
hours
Servings
16
Total time: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 orange
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 2 cup pillsbury best all purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened, or shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • reserved 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. Squeeze orange, reserving 1/3 cup juice for topping; remove seeds. In blender container, food processor bowl with metal blade or food mill, grind together orange peel and pulp, raisins and 1/3 cup walnuts. Set aside.
  2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour and all remaining cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in orange-raisin mixture. Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle reserved 1/3 cup orange juice over warm cake in pan.
  4. In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle over cake. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.