Orange Butter Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Orange Butter Cake

Recipe By : Southern Living Annual Recipes cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cake

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup light brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter -- softened
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup fresh orange juice
3 large eggs -- lightly beaten
Tropical Cheese Spread -- optional

* Combine first 12 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at low speed with
an electric mixer until blended. Beat at high speed 3 minutes. Pour batter in
to two greased and floured 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pans.

* Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let co
ol completely on wire racks. Frost with Tropical Cheese Spread, if desired.
Yield: 2 loaves


Tropical Cheese Spread

1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup orange marmalade

* Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium
heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until fruit is soft. Drain
well.

* Beat cream cheese at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy; add marm
alade, and beat until blended. Fold in fruit.
Yield: 3 1/2 cups.

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