Date-Nut Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Date-Nut Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in the coconut, raisins, dates, pecans and orange zest.
2
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 300u00b0 for 85-95 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Place a piece of waxed paper under rack.
3
In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and orange juice to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Stir in orange zest. Poke holes in cake with a long wooden skewer; gradually spoon glaze over fruitcake. Cool completely.

1677

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Date-Nut Fruitcake 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.

Date-Nut Fruitcake

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