California Cake Recipe

Name: California Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening (or 2 cubes butter or margarine); 1 1/4 sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 grated rind of one orange; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped nuts; 1 cup chopped dates; Sauce; 3 oranges; 1 1/2 cups sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening (or 2 cubes butter or margarine)
1 1/4 sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 grated rind of one orange
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped dates
Sauce
3 oranges
1 1/2 cups sugar

1
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually and cream well.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each addition.
3
Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
4
Fold in vanilla, walnuts, and dates and grated orange peel.
5
Pour into well-greased spring-form or angel food pan. Bake one hour at 375.
6
Allow cake to cool in pan 10 minutes.
7
Pour (spoon) sauce over cake and let stand for several hours or overnight.
8
To make sauce: Squeeze juice and pulp of 3 oranges. Add sugar. Bring to boil and simmer until pulp becomes transparent. Pour warm syrup over cake 10 minutes after it comes out of oven.

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening (or 2 cubes butter or margarine), 1 1/4 sugar, 3 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, California Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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