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: cake; 3/4 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 3 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 6 1/2 ounces dates (diced); 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 orange, rind of, grated; Sauce; rind of another orange, grated; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

cake
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
6 1/2 ounces dates (diced)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 orange, rind of, grated
Sauce
rind of another orange, grated
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup powdered sugar

1
Cream the butter and sugar.
2
Add eggs.
3
Sift flour and soda together.
4
Add 2 cups of the sifted flour and soda alternately with the buttermilk.
5
Add dates, nuts, and grated rind.
6
Grease and flour a tube pan or angel food cake pan.
7
Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour.
8
While cake is baking, grate the rind of another orange and add to orange juice and sugar.
9
When cake is done, pour half of the sauce mixture gradually over the cake as soon as it is removed from oven.
10
The cake will absorb this mixture.
11
Wait about 15 minutes and invert the pan on a cake plate.
12
Pour remaining mixture on top and sides.
13
This cake is better when served cold.
14
In fact, don't even try to slice while still warm.
15
The cake will stay fresh for one to two weeks in the fridge.

1767

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

186

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, 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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