*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Cream Cheese Loaf Cake

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/4  Cups          Sifted Flour
   1      Teaspoon      Baking Powder
     1/4  Teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  Cup           Shortening
                        Sugar
   2                    Eggs
   1      Cup           Milk
   1      (8-Ounce)     Package Cream Cheese
     1/2  Cup           Chopped Walnuts
   1      Tablespoon    Grated Orange Peel
     1/4  Cup           Orange Juice

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
 Cream shortening and gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, continuing to
cream until light and fluffy.
 Beat in eggs, beating well. 
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk,
 beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
 Blend well after each addition. 
Cut cheese into 1/4-inch cubes and fold into batter, 
along with walnuts and orange peel. Turn batter into 2 greased and
floured 9x5-inch loaf pans or 12 well-greased muffins tins.
 Bake at 375 degrees 50 to 55 minutes for loaves or 20 to 25 minutes 
for muffins, or until golden brown. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and orange juice.
 Brush over hot loaves. Cool 30 minutes. Remove from pans. 
Cool completely before slicing. Makes 2 loaves

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