Orange Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/4 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 1/2 tsp. orange extract; 1 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind; Orange Frosting; grated orange rind (optional); orange segments (optional); orange rind strips (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. orange extract
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
Orange Frosting
grated orange rind (optional)
orange segments (optional)
orange rind strips (optional)

1
Cream butter and shortening.
2
Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5
Beat at high speed of an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
6
Stir in orange extract, dates, pecans and 1 tablespoon orange rind.
7
Pour cake batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool cake layers in pans 10 minutes.
10
Remove layers from pans; let cool completely.

2126

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

222

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 c. butter or margarine, softened, 1/4 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Orange Cake

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