Athens Pecan Cake (greek Menu 1)

Ingrients & Directions 1/2 lb Butter 1 c Sugar 6 Eggs; well beaten Rind of 1 orange 1 c Chopped pecans 1/2 oz Brandy 2 c Flour 4 ts Baking powder Cream butter and sugar. Fold in beaten eggs and blend well. Add orange rind, nuts and brandy and mix […]

Ingrients & Directions


1/2 lb Butter
1 c Sugar
6 Eggs; well beaten
Rind of 1 orange
1 c Chopped pecans
1/2 oz Brandy
2 c Flour
4 ts Baking powder

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 9×13″ baking pan. Bake in a 350 F. oven for
40 minutes, or until done. Makes 24 servings. MC formatting by
bobbi744@sojourn.com

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 enjoy 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.

Yields
24 Servings

RobinDee

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