RECIPES
from
American National
Within the covers of this book is a wealth of wonderful, interesting recipes. Many are original, many are heir-loom pieces that have been handed down through generations.
These recipes should help you to prepare unusual and delectable dishes to delight each gourmet in your family.
· CAKES · PIES · ICINGS · PASTRIES ·
ORANGE NUT CAKE
1 cup butter ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups flour (all purpose) 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon soda 1 orange (squeeze juice, remove pulp) 1 cup raisins 1 cup pecans
Cream butter and sugar, add eggs 1 at a time. Sift flour and salt together, add soda to buttermilk, add to creamed mixture alternately with flour and nuts, raisins, orange peeling which has been put through food chopper. Bake in 8-inch layer pans greased and floured in 350 degrees F. oven, 25 to 30 minutes.
ICING ORANGE NUT CAKE
2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons butter