Sift together into bowl:

2 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Add:

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. liquid (grated rind and juice from 1 orange plus water)

Beat vigorously 2 minutes. Add 2 large eggs. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour batter in greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven for 60-65 minutes.