Orange Spice Cake

This recipe was posted at another site. After LorenLou's review, I tweaked the recipe and wanted to make an update with a stronger orange flavor.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar or 1⁄3 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon orange zest, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  orange extract
• 1⁄2 cup  mild molasses or 1⁄2 cup sorghum
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup orange marmalade
•  whipped topping (optional)
•  orange slice (to garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degreees.
2. Spray a non-stick 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, set aside.
3. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
4. Combine organge juice, molasses/sorghum, orange zest, orange extract, oil and egg; add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 16-20 minutes.
6. Spoon marmalade over warm cake.
7. Cool on a wire rack.
8. Serve garnished with whipped topping and orange slices.