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GRANDMA'S WONDERFUL PICNIC CAKE



Grandma's Wonderful Picnic Cake image

Grandma was about the best baker I've ever known. This is the cake she brought to every picnic or family reunion. It can't be beat.

Provided by Cheryl King

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups applesauce
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves together in a bowl. Beat eggs and vegetable oil in a separate large bowl until creamy; mix applesauce into egg mixture. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until batter is smooth. Fold 1/2 cup walnuts and raisins into batter. Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Mix brown sugar, 1 cup walnuts, and chocolate chips together in a bowl; spread over the cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 150.2 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

CHOCOLATE PICNIC CAKE



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Rich, moist and chocolaty, this scrumptious cake is very versatile. It freezes well...and the chocolate chip topping makes it easy to pack in lunches and carry along to picnics. At home, we like it topped with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, water and oil until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until blended. Stir in melted chocolate. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CHIP PICNIC CAKE



Nutty Chocolate Chip Picnic Cake image

With a sweet and nutty chocolate baked-on topping, here's a cake that's ready to go. No frosting needed.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Mix chocolate chips, brown sugar and pecans; set aside.
  • Bake and cool cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan--except sprinkle chocolate chip mixture on batter in pan before baking.
  • Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

PICNIC CAKE (WITH DATES)



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This was given to me years ago by an old lady of my acquaintance. It is easy to make and delicious.

Provided by EURrosa1

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dates, cut up
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 3 ingredients; let rest until cool.
  • Cream margarine and sugar, adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture. Fold in cooled dates.
  • Pour in a 9" x 13" baking pan. Mix TOPPING ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.

PICNIC CAKE



Picnic Cake image

This is a great, moist, banana flavored cake.

Provided by ICOOKSOME

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 large marshmallows
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup margarine, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup mashed very ripe banana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Place marshmallows in a single, even layer in the bottom of the pan.
  • Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. By hand, stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in nuts and bananas.
  • Pour batter over marshmallows, making sure that marshmallows are covered, and that the batter reaches all sides of the pan.
  • Bake on center rack of oven for 45 minutes. Marshmallows will rise to top and make a topping. The cake may look slightly underbaked because of the marshmallow topping. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 360.6 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

CHOCOLATE APPLE ZUCCHINI PICNIC CAKE



Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake image

Simply put, this is picnic cake: nothing fancy. No plates, forks or adornment needed. Just grab a few napkins and start cutting.

Provided by Oxbow Farm

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded apple
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
½ cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Stir zucchini, apple, eggs, brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and baking powder together in a separate bowl; gently stir into the zucchini and apple mixture until fully incorporated. Spoon batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and pepitas over the batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 496.4 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

CHOCOLATE PICNIC CAKE



Chocolate Picnic Cake image

Cake travels well. No cooler needed. When out of oven... it is all done! Enjoy and God Bless!

Provided by Cookiebun

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large saucepan, prepare the pudding according to the instructions on the box. Remove from heat. Mix cake mix into the hot pudding and stir until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle with the chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 265.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

PICNIC CAKE



Picnic Cake image

this recipe was given to me by a friend years ago. It is a moist, dense cake and freezes or transports well. (hence the name "picnic cake" :) )

Provided by beancooker

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup quick-cooking oats (Not instant)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (14 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together butter and firmly packed brown sugar till light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla and mix well.Sift together flour, salt and soda. Add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in oats,pour into greased 9x13 pan. combine buttescotch morsels, nuts and coconut. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PICNIC CAKE



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A crunchy oat topping complements tender pieces of chocolate cake. No frosting means it travels well.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • In medium bowl, stir topping ingredients until crumbly, using hands if necessary. Sprinkle evenly over batter in pan.
  • Bake 31 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cool. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE PICNIC CAKE



Chocolate Picnic Cake image

Make and share this Chocolate Picnic Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup oil
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven to second lowest position.
  • Grease an 8-inch square or round pan.
  • In the microwave melt chocolate squares; cool 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl combine the flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl beat egg and sugar until well combined.
  • Beat in the water and oil.
  • Stir in melted chocolate and dry ingredients; mix until blended.
  • Pour batter into greased pan then sprinkle chocolate chips over batter.
  • Bake for 32-38 minuntes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.5, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 316.8, Carbohydrate 73.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 48.8, Protein 6.1

PEANUT BUTTER PICNIC CAKE



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From Kraft. I am have been making this recipe for years. It is one of our favorite cakes. It is NOT a light fluffy boxed mix cake. Slightly heavy but moist. I have always used homemade freezer strawberry jam

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
1 (284 ml) jar strawberry preserves, divided
frosting
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup kraft peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
2 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • MIX flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in peanut butter, eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with the milk, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • POUR into two greased and floured 8 or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) layer pans. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • COOL 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • SPREAD one layer with 2/3 cup (150 mL) preserves; top with remaining layer.
  • Frosting.
  • BEAT margarine; blend in peanut butter, vanilla and salt.
  • ADD icing sugar alternately with milk, beating until light and fluffy.
  • FROST with Peanut Butter Icing. Decorate with remaining preserves. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812.5, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 771.2, Carbohydrate 132.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 94.8, Protein 10.4

BANANA TOFFEE PICNIC CAKE



Banana Toffee Picnic Cake image

Have ripe bananas? Mix them up into a cake that's so good, it doesn't need frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, bananas, water, oil, almond extract and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Sprinkle toffee bits evenly over batter.
  • Bake 33 to 40 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK PICNIC CAKE



Hershey's Special Dark Picnic Cake image

Make and share this Hershey's Special Dark Picnic Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup hershey's special dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/4 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
1 1/3 cups boiling water (subbing coffee will intensify flavor)
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/4 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
1 cup hershey's special dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease and flour 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • Combine chocolate chips, butter and water in large mixer bowl; stir with spoon until chocolate is melted and mixture is blended.
  • Gradually add flour, sugar, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, salt and vanilla; beat on low speed of electric mixer until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • For Frosting:.
  • Place butter and chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir.
  • If necessary, microwave on high for 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, beating until smooth.
  • If necessary, refrigerate 5 to 10 minutes or until of desired spreading consistency.
  • For a stronger chocolate flavored cake, decrease flour to 2 cups and add 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 481.6, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 51, Protein 5.3

BLUEBERRY LEMON PICNIC CAKE



Blueberry Lemon Picnic Cake image

I have been making this cake from Canadian Living for more years than I care to mention and always get compliments and requests for the recipe. I don't just make it for picnics, either!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  • Gradually beat in the sugar, beating until the consistency of thick whipped cream.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  • Stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
  • Stir in the lemon rind and vanilla.
  • Fold in the blueberries.
  • Spread in a greased 9" x 13" cake pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and the cake tester inserted in the centre come out clean.
  • Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes.
  • If making the glaze, stir together the sugar and lemon juice.
  • Let it stand for 20 minutes.
  • Spoon over the warm cake and spread evenly.
  • Let cool completely in the pan on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 318.6, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 27.7, Protein 4.9

CINNAMON PICNIC CAKE



Cinnamon Picnic Cake image

A perfect cake for picnics, this cuts well and may also be served warm with whipped cream. An Australian recipe posted for Zaar World Tour 2005

Provided by Fairy Nuff

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup mixed nuts (chopped)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
125 g butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Mix 1/4 cup sugar with the nuts and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Cream the butter with the remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat well.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  • Add 1/4 of the flour mix and 1/4 of the sour cream to the butter mix, beating lightly. Continue adding in 1/4's until all ingredients are combined.
  • Grease a 23cm square cake tin and line with paper. Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with the reserved cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Let sit in pan for 10-15 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 65.9, Sodium 236.2, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 21.3, Protein 4.9

PICNIC DATE CAKE



Picnic Date Cake image

Make and share this Picnic Date Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IamEarnie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9X13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening (not margarine)
1/2 tea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Soak the chopped dates in the hot water until cool.
  • Cream together the eggs, granulated sugar and shortening.
  • Add the salt, soda, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Add the flour, dates and water.
  • Pour into a greased and slightly floured 9X13 pan.
  • Sprinkle the toppings onto the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5749.6, Fat 252.4, SaturatedFat 76.5, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 1977.8, Carbohydrate 864.9, Fiber 38.3, Sugar 621, Protein 61.8

NUTTY GRAHAM PICNIC CAKE



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Make and share this Nutty Graham Picnic Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (14 squares)
1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts
4 tablespoons brown sugar
8 teaspoons half-and-half cream or 8 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan OR a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix all cake ingredients, except the nuts, beat for 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Stir in nuts by hand.
  • Spoon batter into prepared baking pans.
  • Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until cake test done.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes, run knife around the edges, lift off and remove from sides, OR invert (if using a Bundt pan).
  • FOR GLAZE: In a small saucepan, combine 4 tbsp brown sugar, milk and butter, cook over low heat just until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in icing sugar, blend until smooth.
  • Drizzle over cake; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.9, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 786.5, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 60.1, Protein 9.2

PICNIC CAKE



Picnic Cake image

For your next church supper or get-together, try making this cake. The marshmallows makes this recipe extra special and will be a favorite of kids.-Chris Frigon, Michigan City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
10 large marshmallows, cut in half diagonally
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Place marshmallows cut side up on batter; lightly press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. , Bake at 350° for 38-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE PICNIC CAKE



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This is a delicious moist cake! The recipe was given to me over 20 years ago by a co-worker. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. Give it a try, you won't be sorry.

Provided by Martha

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts, or to taste
½ cup shredded coconut, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and place a layer of waxed paper in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Butter and flour the waxed paper layer.
  • Mix flour, white sugar, pineapple, baking soda, eggs, 1 cup coconut, and 1 cup walnuts together in a bowl. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for about 15 minutes in the pan; run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen from pan. Flip onto cooling rack.
  • Whip butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until light and creamy. Frost the cooled cake. Top with about 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.4 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 60.4 g

WAYLON'S LEMON SUMMER PICNIC CAKE



Waylon's Lemon Summer Picnic Cake image

Make and share this Waylon's Lemon Summer Picnic Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin (lemon Jello)
1 teaspoon lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 cup water
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (thawed, or 4 tablespoons lemonade concentrate plus 2 tbsp water, thawed)

Steps:

  • Mix all cake ingredients together beating for 4 minutes and bake in a greased 9x13 inch pan for 35-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Poke holes in warm cake with a fork and drizzle topping over. Cool and serve.

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