Orange Date Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Date Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick); 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped pitted dates (about 8 oz.); 1/2 cup pecans; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pitted dates (about 8 oz.)
1/2 cup pecans
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Grease 6-cup tube pan.
3
Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
5
Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl; add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to butter mixture, blending until smooth.
6
Mix in dates, pecans, orange peel and vanilla.
7
Spoon batter into prepared pan; cover with foil.
8
Bake cake 30 minutes.
9
Remove foil and continue baking until cake pulls away from sides of pan and tester inserted near center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes.
10
Invert onto rack and cool.
11
(Can be prapared 1 day ahead. Wrap and store at room temperature.).
12
Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

1055

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* 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: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick), 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Orange Date Pound 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 Pound Cake

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