Brown-Eyed Susan Cake Recipe

Name: Brown-Eyed Susan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; ⅛ teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest finely grated; 1/4 teaspoon food coloring

Servings: persons

⅔ cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest finely grated
1/4 teaspoon food coloring

1
Grease and flour 2 9 inch layer pans.
2
Cream shortening, butter and sugar until fluffy.
3
Beat eggs in thoroughly.
4
Sift together: flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Stir in alternately with 1 cup milk.
6
Divide batter into two parts.
7
Into 1 part, blend: chocolate, baking soda and milk.
8
Blend into other part: orange extract, orange rind, and food coloring.
9
Drop the chocolate and orange batters.
10
Bake at 350F (180C).
11
for 25 to 30 minutes or til tests done.

716

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Brown-Eyed Susan Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown-Eyed Susan Cake

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