Orange Kiss Me Cake
Orange Kiss Me Cake
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.