Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 1 cup golden raisins, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Orange rind and sections

Method

  • Combine first 10 ingredients. Blend with an electric mixer 30 seconds on low speed; beat 3 minutes on high speed. Stir in raisins and pecans.
  • Pour into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely. Spread Williamsburg Butter Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish cake with orange rind and sections.