Orange Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Buttermilk Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 4 cups sugar, divided; 4 large eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 (7 ounce) package dried tropical fruit, chopped; 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1 cup orange juice

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 (7 ounce) package dried tropical fruit, chopped
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 cup orange juice

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2
Gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well.
3
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
4
Combine 3 3/4 cups flour and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
5
Toss together fruit and remaning 1/4 cup flour; add nuts and orange rind. Stir fruit mixture into batter and pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Bring orange juice and remaining 2 cups sugar to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
8
Pierce cake with a wooden pick and gently run a knife around edge of pan to loosen sides. Pour glaze over warm cake. Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
9
Invert cake onto a serving plate.

2400

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

301

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 4 cups sugar, divided, 4 large eggs, 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Orange Buttermilk 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.

Orange Buttermilk Cake

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