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 chopped dates; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped dates
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup orange juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Toss dates with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in orange zest. Combine the baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and nuts.
2
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3
For glaze, combine orange juice and confectioners' sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes.
4
Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Poke holes in cake top. Drizzle glaze over top and sides of cake; cool completely before serving.

1686

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

153

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped dates, 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 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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