A comforting cake combines the zesty citrus flavour of oranges with the cosy warming spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. This recipe is perfect to serve with coffee or tea.
Recipe by Mrs. Neil Kempe, taken from Bermudian Cookery, a compilation of recipes from The Bermuda Junior Service League
Ingredients:
1 egg
8 tablespoons melted shortening (or oil)
1/2 cup milk
grated rind of 1 orange
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups flour
1/2 cup orange juice
Directions:
Add beaten egg to 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in the shortening and orange rind.
Blend salt, baking powder and flour together and add the above alternatively with the milk. (This mixture will be quite thick)
Add the orange juice and put into an 8-inch cake pan which has been greased and dusted with a tablespoon of flour.
Topping:
2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix all of these together and sprinkle over the top of the batter.
Bake at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes
