*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Apple Butter Pound Cake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bundt Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          granulated sugar
     1/2  cup           margarine -- softened
   1      8-oz. pkg.    cream cheese -- softened
   2                    eggs
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
   1      cup           cornmeal
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional
   1      cup           spiced apple butter
   1      tablespoon    bourbon whiskey -- optional
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1      cup           pecans -- chopped
                        --------GLAZE--------
   1      cup           powdered sugar
   4                    to 5 teaspoons milk
   1 1/2  teaspoons     corn syrup
     1/4  teaspoon      vanilla or bourbon whiskey

Helen Peach of Meridian, Mississippi, was awarded the $5,000
grand prize for this recipe in The Quaker Corn Meal Contemporary Classics Recipe Contest.  
There were entries from every state.

 Heat oven to 350 degrees.  
Grease 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup Bundt pan. 
 In large mixer bowl, beat granulated sugar, margarine and cream cheese until light and fluffy. 
 Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 
 Add combined flour, cornmeal, cinnamon and salt alternately with
combined apple butter, whiskey and vanilla, mixing at low speed of electric mixer until well-blended. 
 Stir in pecans.
 Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly to edges.
 Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.  
Cool 10 minutes in pan; remove to wire rack.  Cool completely. 

GLAZE:  Combine powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup and vanilla; drizzle over cooled cake.  
Store tightly covered.

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