Jack's Orange-Walnut Cake

This is an old favourite of mine. It is a welcome addition to any coffee, tea, or luncheon party!!!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 slices

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 2  tablespoons  grated  orange rind
• 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
2. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. Melt butter in boiling water. Add orange rind, orange juice, sugar,
4. vanilla and beaten egg and blend.
5. Sift dry ingredients over orange mixture. Add nuts.
6. Stir just until flour is damp. Batter will be lumpy.
7. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.