*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Orange Butter Cake

Recipe By     : Southern Living Annual Recipes cookbook
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cake

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             All purpose flour
   1      c             Graham cracker crumbs
   1      c             Light brown sugar --
                        - firmly packed
     1/2  c             Sugar
   1      ts            Baking powder
   1      ts            Baking soda
     1/4  ts            Salt
   1      ts            Ground cinnamon
   1      c             Butter -- softened
   1      tb            Orange zest -- grated
   1      c             Fresh orange juice
   3      lg            Eggs -- lightly beaten
                        Tropical Cheese Spread:
   1      c             Dried mixed fruit -- chopped
     3/4  c             Water
   2      tb            Grand Marnier or other
                        - orange-flavored liqueur
  16      oz            Cream cheese -- softened
     1/2  c             Orange marmalade

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 into two greased and floured
8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3" loaf pans.

Bake at 350°F 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 cool completely on wire racks. Frost with Tropical
Cheese Spread, if desired.

Yield: 2 Loaves


Tropical Cheese Spread:

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 marmalade, and beat until blended. Fold in fruit.

Yield: 3-1/2 Cups


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