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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
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In a large mixing bowl combine and beat with a hand held electric mixer all the ingredients until the batter is smooth.
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Divide the batter between the 2 prepared cake pans.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in their pans for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
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For the Cream Cheese and Orange Frosting:
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Cream the cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and then beat in the orange juice, zest and food coloring.
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For the Fry Batter:
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Whisk together all the ingredients in a large shallow bowl.
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For frying:
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Heat the oil in a very large Dutch oven, must be at least 11-inches wide.
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Dip 1 of the cake layers in the batter and gently place it in the hot oil.
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Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a paper towel lined platter to drain.
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Repeat with the 2nd cake layer.
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Let the fried cakes cool slightly and then frost the top of 1 layer.
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Place the 2nd layer on top of it and frost.
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Don't frost the sides, it will be pretty to see the layers of frosting and crispy fried cake.
