CANDY ORANGE SLICE FRUITCAKE

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My version of yule fruitcake has a citrusy twist. When you share it, be prepared to pass around the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 cups applesauce
4 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 pound candy orange slices
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups candied cherries
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the applesauce, eggs and buttermilk. In a large bowl, combine the orange slices, pecans, coconut, cherries, dates and 1 cup of flour; toss to coat. Combine the baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to the buttermilk mixture. Fold in orange slice mixture. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 139g carbohydrate (94g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

christopher martins
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This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delightful citrusy touch. I'll definitely be making this again for the holidays.


Bonafide Thundacat
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I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious orange flavor. I'll definitely be making it again this year.


Ahajeri 1001
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This fruitcake is amazing! It's the perfect holiday treat. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a wonderful citrusy touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Demo Lama
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe is a game-changer! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delicious citrusy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Arshad Jani
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This is a great recipe! The fruitcake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a nice citrusy touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amber W
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Delicious! I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious orange flavor. I'll definitely be making it again this year.


Arben Perkeqi
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delightful citrusy touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sumitra Poudel
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this fruitcake without any problems. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a big hit with my family.


Javier Mena
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This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delightful citrusy touch. I'll definitely be making this again for the holidays.


Efron Fungula
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind! The orange slices add a wonderful flavor and the cake is so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Farzan Ali
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I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious orange flavor. I'll definitely be making it again this year.


Melody Wilmot
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This fruitcake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a wonderful citrusy touch. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.


Maksommone
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delightful citrusy touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ameerah Beukes
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this fruitcake without any problems. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a big hit with my family.


Tafadzwa Nyoni
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This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delightful citrusy touch. I'll definitely be making this again for the holidays.


D Jay Titu Ctg.
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind! The orange slices add a wonderful flavor and the cake is so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pricky Crossbreed
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I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious orange flavor. I'll definitely be making it again this year.


ijaz Afridi
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This candy orange slice fruitcake is the best! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange slices add a delightful citrusy touch. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.