1/2 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 egg white, slightly cooled
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Preheat waffle iron. Heat 1 cup shortening in a medium sauce pan or in the microwave for about 2 minutes, until slightly browned. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Slowly melt and pour into warm waffle iron.
To Make Filling: in a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and flour. Pour into hot oil. Stir in baking powder, salt and yogurt.
Cook until browned, about 6 to 9 minutes. Remove from waffle iron, stir in 3/4 cup white sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce temperature to low. Serve hot.