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Louisiana Crunch Cake

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Recipe for Louisiana Crunch Cake with orange, from Liz.

Ingredients:

  • 2 3/4 cups flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 eggs, unbeaten
  • .
  • Topping
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Sift together 2 3/4 cups flour, baking powder and salt into large mixing bowl. add granulated sugar and stir. Cut in shortening. Add milk, 1 teaspoon orange extract, almond extract, and eggs. Beat thoroughly.


Combine 3/4 cup of the batter with 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, orange extract, and orange rind. Mix well. Spread topping in bottom of well-greased tube pan. Pour remaining batter over top and bake at 375° for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove cake from pan immediately so topping won't stick.

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