Danish Christmas Cake With Orange Coconut Topping Recipe

Name: Danish Christmas Cake With Orange Coconut Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups chopped dates; 1-1/4 cups chopped red candied cherries; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup orange juice; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups chopped dates
1-1/4 cups chopped red candied cherries
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Combine the buttermilk, vanilla, orange juice and zest. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in the dates, cherries and pecans.
3
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
4
For topping, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice and zest; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in coconut; cook 1 minute longer. Slowly pour over warm cake. Let stand overnight.

1763

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

157

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-3/4 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Danish Christmas Cake With Orange Coconut Topping 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.

Danish Christmas Cake With Orange Coconut Topping

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