Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing Recipe

Name: Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 each orange zest grated; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 each lemon zest grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup walnuts finely chopped; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons rum; ⅓ cup butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon orange zest grated; 1 x liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 each orange zest grated
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 each lemon zest grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup walnuts finely chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons rum
⅓ cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest grated
1 x liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor

1
Cream butter; gradually add sugar and beat until light.
2
Add fruit rinds; add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.
3
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth.
4
Fold in nuts.
5
Pour into greased 9 or 10-inch 2-quart tube pan.
6
Bake at 350F (180C) for 1 hour.
7
Strain fruit juices into saucepan.
8
Add sugar and rum; bring to boil.
9
Pour slowly over hot cake in pan.
10
If all liquid is not absorbed, pour remainder on later.
11
FOR ICING: Bring butter to room temperature.
12
Mix all ingredients, adding enough Grand Marnier to make a spreading consistency.
13
Spread on cooled cake.

2182

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing

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