This cake is a dry and grainy texture with a hint of orange.
Original recipe makes 1 – 9 or 10 inch tube pan
Ingredients
10 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions
- In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the sour cream, vanilla and orange rind.
- In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beat into the creamed mixture just until incorporated and then stir in the almonds.
- Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degree C) oven for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Let cool on a rack. Makes 16 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 305 kcal
Carbohydrates: 39.1 g
Cholesterol: 87 mg
Fat: 15.2 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 150 mg