Orange Velvet Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Sift together and set aside:
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1 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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In the bowl of an electric mixer beat together well at high speed with whisk attachment until light and fluffy :
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/3 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
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3 tablespoons good quality vanilla extract
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Beat in, one at a time,
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3 large eggs
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Fold in:
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zest of two large oranges, finely minced
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Fold in the dry ingredients alternately with:
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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