Depression-Era Orange Date Cake Recipe

Name: Depression-Era Orange Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 - 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 -2 teaspoon vanilla (optional); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon warm water; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 orange, zest of, grated; 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup chopped dates (can use raisins); GLAZE; 1 orange, juice of; 1/2 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 - 1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 orange, zest of, grated
1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates (can use raisins)
GLAZE
1 orange, juice of
1/2 cup sugar

1
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 9 x 9-inch glass baking pan.
3
In a bowl cream the butter with egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4
Place the buttermilk into a bowl.
5
In a small cup or bowl dissolve the baking soda in warm water and stir into the buttermilk.
6
In another bowl sift the flour with baking powder, salt and orange zest; add into creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk mixture; stir until blended.
7
Mix in the nuts and raisins.
8
Transfer to prepared baking pan.
9
Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the cake tests done.
10
For the glaze; in a bowl mix orange juice with 1/2 cup sugar and pour over the hot cake while still in the pan to form a glaze.
11
Cool before slicing.

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3/4 - 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 -2 teaspoon vanilla (optional), and more.

Yes, Depression-Era Orange Date 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.

Depression-Era Orange Date Cake

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