Orange Date Cake

Name: Orange Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 1 c. sour milk; grated rind of 1 orange; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1/2 c. diced dates; 2 c. flour

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Orange Date Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, shortening, eggs, sour milk, orange, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
grated rind of 1 orange
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. diced dates
2 c. flour

1
Cream shortening, sugar and rest of ingredients, beating slightly after each addition.
2
Add small amounts of flour at a time.
3
Beat well.
4
Blend in dates and nuts.
5
Bake 1 hour.
6
While cake is warm, pur over mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and juice of 1 orange.
7
Bake in tube pan for 1 hour at 350u00b0.
8
Let stand at least 4 hours before eating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. shortening, 2 eggs, 1 c. sour milk, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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