For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal live. John 3:16 (NIV)

Citrus and summer fruit are an ideal combination. Mixed berries - strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries - are delicious all on their own. When berries are paired with this Orange Marmalade cake you have a celebration of summer.

The recipe is based on a Victorian jam cake recipe and tea rooms still serve it. I lightened the recipe by using butter-flavored Crisco, sugar-free marmalade, Splenda, and light cream cheese. You may serve the cake plain with a dusting of confectioner's sugar, but it tastes best when topped with whipped cream (or sugar-free topping) and berries.

If you really want to get fancy double the recipe and make a layer cake. Frost the center layer with whipped cream (or sugar-free topping) and add a layer of mixed berries or sliced strawberries. Put the top layer on the cake and repeat this process. Chill the cake a few hours before slicing. Orange Marmalade Cake takes only minutes to make and freezes well.

ORANGE MARMALADE CAKE WITH MIXED BERRIES

1/2 cup butter-flavored Crisco
2/3 cup Splenda
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2/3 cup sugar-free marmalade (or light marmalade)
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons orange extract
1/2 cup regular flour (the presifted kind)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (may be omitted)
1/2 cup flour-coated currants (may be omitted)

Put butter-flavored Crisco, Splenda, eggs, and cream cheese in small mixer bowl. Cream ingredients at medium speed until fluffy. Add orange extract. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Fold currants into batter.

Coat a 9-inch round layer cake pan with baking spray. Pour batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the side of the pan. Makes 8 servings.

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Harriet Hodgson has been a nonfiction writer for 27 years and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Before she became a health writer she was a food writer for the former "Rochester Magazine" in her home town of Rochester, MN. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is also posted on Amazon. You'll find another reivew of the book on the American Hospice Foundation website, under the "School Corner" heading.

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