California Sunshine Cake Recipe

Name: California Sunshine Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oranges; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup butter, softened (do NOT use low fat margarines); 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 2 cups white flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 oranges
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, softened (do NOT use low fat margarines)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups white flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

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["Juice the oranges, reserving juice for topping.", "Put the orange rind, the raisins and the nuts through the medium blade of a meat grinder (or process with steel blade in food processor until a coarse grind is achieved).", "Combine butter and sugar in mixer bowl and beat together until fluffy.", "Add eggs one at a time and continue beating until completely incorporated.", "Combine salt, flour and baking soda and sift together.", "Add flour and buttermilk alternately in 3 portions, mixing on low after each addition.", "Fold in orange, raisin, nut mixture until completely combined.", "Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9"" X 13"" pan or a bundt pan.", "Bake for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.", "While cake is still hot, pierce all over with a fork.", "Mix orange juice, sugar and cinnamon and carefully pour mixture over cake. (This is harder on the bundt cake -- be patient).", "When cake has cooled, remove from pan.", "Refrigerate leftover cake."]

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 oranges, 1 cup raisins, 1/2 cup butter, softened (do NOT use low fat margarines), 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, California Sunshine 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.

California Sunshine Cake

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