Orange Candy Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Candy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 2 c. sugar; 5 eggs; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, cut up; 1 lb. pkg. orange slices, cut up; 2 c. pecans; 1 (4 oz.) can shredded coconut; 4 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. grated orange peel; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/4 c. orange juice; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, cut up
1 lb. pkg. orange slices, cut up
2 c. pecans
1 (4 oz.) can shredded coconut
4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 c. orange juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. powdered sugar

1
Cream butter; add sugar until fluffy.
2
Beat in eggs one at a time.
3
Add vanilla.
4
Mix dates, candy, nuts and coconut with 1/4 cup flour.
5
Sift remaining dry ingredients, alternately fold them into creamed mix with buttermilk.
6
Fold in fruit-nut mixture. Spoon into well-greased, floured 10-inch tube pan.
7
Bake in slow oven (300u00b0) for 2 1/2 hours.
8
Remove from oven; pour on syrup (grated orange and lemon peel, orange and lemon juice and powdered sugar).
9
Cool on rack.
10
Then remove from pan.
11
Wrap in tinfoil and refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving.
12
Freezes well.

3291

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

369

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, 2 c. sugar, 5 eggs, 1 Tbsp. vanilla, and more.

Yes, Orange Candy 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 Candy Cake

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