Craig Claiborne'S Mother'S Orange Cake Recipe

Name: Craig Claiborne'S Mother'S Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter (2 sticks); 3 cups sugar; 4 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 eggs; 1 1/3 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons finely grated orange rind (zest); 1 1/2 cups pitted chopped dates; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

Servings: persons

1/2 lb butter (2 sticks)
3 cups sugar
4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely grated orange rind (zest)
1 1/2 cups pitted chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cream together the butter and 2 cups sugar, until light and fluffy.
3
Sift together the flour and baking soda and add it to the butter mixture, stirring until well blended.
4
Beat in the eggs, buttermilk, 1 tablespoon grated orange rind, the dates and pecans.
5
Pour and scrape the mixture into a 4-quart tube pan and bake 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the cake comes out clean. Do not unmold the cake.
6
Combine the remaining 1 cup sugar with the orange juice and remaining 1 tablespoon grated orange rind. Bring to the simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
7
Gently poke an ice pick or skewer in several spots on top of the cake and pour the orange juice mixture overall. Let stand 30 minutes or longer, until it is absorbed and the cake is cool. Unmold and serve cut into wedges.

2343

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

259

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb butter (2 sticks), 3 cups sugar, 4 cups sifted flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Craig Claiborne'S Mother'S Orange 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.

Craig Claiborne'S Mother'S Orange Cake

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