Orange Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oranges; 1 c. nuts, chopped; 1 1/2 c. raisins; 3 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. shortening; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 1/2 oranges
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. raisins
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1
Squeeze juice from oranges and stir in 3/4 cup sugar.
2
Remove loose fibers from orange peel and grind with nuts and raisins through medium grinder.
3
Sift flour, salt and soda together.
4
Cream shortening and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar until fluffy.
5
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
6
Add vanilla to buttermilk and stir in alternately with dry ingredients.
7
Bake at about 325u00b0 for half hour and then reduce heat slightly for another half hour.
8
Immediately upon removing from oven, dip orange juice and sugar over tops of cakes and cool in pans.

1796

kcal

Calories

Fat

293

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 1/2 oranges, 1 c. nuts, chopped, 1 1/2 c. raisins, 3 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Orange Fruit 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 Fruit Cake

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