Ingredients

2 cups flour, sifted

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

Grated rind of 1 Texas Orange

3/4 cup freshly-squeezed Texas orange juice

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar.  Add eggs and orange rind.  Add dry ingredients alternately with orange juice.  Bake in a square loaf pan 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serves 8.

Orange Coconut Frosting

3 tablespoons butter

1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup freshly-squeezed Texas orange juice

3/4 cup coconut

Cream butter and sugar.  Add orange juice and coconut.  Beat until smooth.  Frost Texas Orange Loaf Cake.