Orange Date Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 4 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates; 1 c. chopped pecans; 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind; Orange Glaze

Servings: persons

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
Orange Glaze

1
Cream the butter.
2
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine 3 3/4 cups of flour, soda and salt.
4
Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk; beat well after each addition.
5
Dredge dates and pecans in remaining 1/4 cup of flour. Stir into batter.
6
Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
7
Sprinkle top with orange rind.
8
Bake at 325u00b0 about 1 1/2 hours.
9
Use a wooden pick to punch holes in top of cake, then while cake is still warm, pour orange glaze over top.
10
Let cake cool before removing from pan.

2975

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

314

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, softened, 2 c. sugar, 4 eggs, 4 c. all-purpose flour, divided, 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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