Athens Pecan Cake

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Butter
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Sugar
6		Eggs - well beaten
1		Orange - rind of
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Pecans - chopped
1/2 oz	14g	Brandy
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Flour
4 teaspoons	20ml	Baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Cream butter and sugar. Fold in beaten eggs and blend well. Add orange rind, nuts and brandy and mix well. Add flour and baking powder, blending thoroughly. Pour into a greased 9x13" baking pan. Bake in a 350F oven for 40 minutes, or until done.

Hints

NOTES: This recipe is a big hit at the Taverna Anna Restaurant in North Filotheh, a suburb of Athens. If you like pecans, you'll this cake. Bobbie's notes: I found this a bit dry. I served it with peach butter. Try cutting cooking time by 10 minutes. Test for doneness.

Source:
Opaa! Greek Cooking, Detroit Style by George J. Gekas

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