ORANGE PECAN CAKE

Orange Pecan Cake image

This is a very rich cake with Grand Marnier poured into it.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)

Steps:

Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 181.9 mg, Sugar 27.3 g