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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. soda

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 c. margarine, 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.