Orange Date Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups chopped dates; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 cups buttermilk; Juice of 1 orange; 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups buttermilk
Juice of 1 orange
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar

1
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; combine 1 cup with dates and walnuts. Set both mixtures aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add orange zest. Add reserved flour and date mixtures. Stir in buttermilk just until blended.
3
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300u00b0 for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
For syrup, in a small saucepan, heat orange juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let stand for 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool 10 minutes more before pouring syrup over cake.

2430

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1-1/2 cups chopped dates, 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.

Orange Date Cake

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