Orange Pecan Cake Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

½cupbutter,softened

1cupwhite sugar

¾cuppacked brown sugar

2eggs

1tspvanilla extract

1cupsour cream

2tbsporange zest

1 ⅞cupsall-purpose flour

¾tspbaking powder

½tspbaking soda

¼tspsalt

¾cuppecans,chopped

¼cuporange juice

2tbspbrandy-based orange liqueur,such as Grand Marnier®

Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, then add vanilla, sour cream, and orange rind.

Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans. Pour the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.

In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ¼ cup sugar, the orange juice, and the liqueur.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour or until it tests done with a toothpick.

Pour the orange juice mixture over the hot cake. Transfer to a rack to cool.