Orange Pecan Cake Recipe

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Orange Pecan Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 7/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp brandy-based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier)

Directions:

  1. Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine, 3/4 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.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the orange juice, and the liqueur.
  4. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4521.4 Kcal (18930 kJ)
Calories from fat 2337.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 259.7g 400%
Cholesterol 651.89mg 217%
Sodium 1571.2mg 65%
Potassium 2396.49mg 51%
Total Carbs 513.63g 171%
Sugars 290.25g 1161%
Dietary Fiber 24.42g 98%
Protein 63.88g 128%
Vitamin C 51.4mg 86%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 891.4mg 89%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.22 Kcal (1558 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.38g 400%
Cholesterol 53.67mg 217%
Sodium 129.35mg 65%
Potassium 197.29mg 51%
Total Carbs 42.28g 171%
Sugars 23.9g 1161%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 98%
Protein 5.26g 128%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 86%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 0.9mg 64%
Calcium 73.4mg 89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 111.3
    Points
  • 126
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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