NUTTY GRAHAM PICNIC CAKE 
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. (14 sq.) graham cracker crumbs
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using 1 tablespoon solid shortening, generously grease and flour 12 cup fluted tube pan or 10 inch tube pan.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients except nuts and beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

GLAZE:

2 tbsp. brown sugar
5 tsp. milk
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. nuts

In small saucepan heat brown sugar, milk and butter until melted. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar; blend until smooth. Drizzle over cake and sprinkle with nuts.

 

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