1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.

2

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3

In a large bowl, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and orange rind at high speed for 3 minutes. Beat in flour mixture a little at a time, alternating with orange juice and milk, beating after each addition until batter is smooth.

4

Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool, and then frost with Orange Buttercream Frosting.