DRIED CHERRY, ORANGE AND PECAN COFFEE CAKE

Dried Cherry, Orange and Pecan Coffee Cake image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup evaporated cane juice, sugar
1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
3/4 cup mandarin orange, well-drained and coarsely chopped (one small can)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for topping (optional)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Stir in the cherries and pecans.
In a separate bowl, cream sugar and ghee until light and whisk in eggs, vanilla, orange flavoring, milk and orange juice.
Fold creamed mixture into dry ingredients a little at a time and working as lightly as possible. Stir until blended.
Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Spread evenly.
Spoon marmalade evenly over batter, and distribute chopped oranges evenly over top. Pour remaining batter over oranges.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 4.3