Orange Date Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Date Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups white sugar; 6 eggs; 3 1/3 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon lemon extract; 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 2 cups chopped pecans; 2 cups orange juice; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
3 1/3 cups self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups orange juice
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the paper. Dredge the dates and nuts in the flour and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Add flour, alternating with milk, and mix well. Add vanilla and lemon flavorings. Fold in nuts and dates.
3
Pour batter into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and pour orange syrup over cake immediately. Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove from pan. Let stand upside-down overnight, then turn over and serve.
4
To make the orange syrup: In a medium bowl, combine orange juice and confectioners sugar. Mix until smooth.

2532

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

379

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups white sugar, 6 eggs, 3 1/3 cups self-rising flour, and more.

Yes, Orange Date Nut 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 Nut Cake

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