Caribbean christmas ring with orange sugar glaze

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 2 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream or plain non-fat yogurt
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• Orange Sugar Glaze
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

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Preparation

• Thoroughly grease a 10 to 12 cup microwave safe Bundt pan with shortening; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts to coat evenly.
• Sift flours, baking powder and baking soda; set aside. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir sour cream or yogurt, banana and liqueur into egg mixture.
• Combine flour mixture with banana-egg mixture; stir in remaining walnuts. Spoon into prepared pan. Place on top of a microwave-proof bowl in center of microwave.
• Cook on medium for 10 minutes, then on high 5 to 7 minutes until cake tests done, turning twice. Let cake stand 15 minutes. Turn out onto serving place. Let cool.
• Mix sifted confectioners’ sugar and orange juice until smooth. Pour glaze evenly over cake and serve.