Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream shortening with orange rind; add syrup gradually, beating well after each addition. Add 1/4 of flour and beat until smoooth and well blended. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each. Add remaining flour alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. For best results, beat cake well at each stage of mixing. Bake in two greased 8 inch cake pans at 375 degrees for 30 min. Or until it tests done.