ORANGE DATE NUT CAKE

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This recipe makes a scrumptious orange-soaked date and nut cake.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
3 ⅓ cups self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups orange juice
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the paper. Dredge the dates and nuts in the flour and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Add flour, alternating with milk, and mix well. Add vanilla and lemon flavorings. Fold in nuts and dates.
  • Pour batter into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and pour orange syrup over cake immediately. Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove from pan. Let stand upside-down overnight, then turn over and serve.
  • To make the orange syrup: In a medium bowl, combine orange juice and confectioners sugar. Mix until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.1 calories, Carbohydrate 103.3 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 509.7 mg, Sugar 76 g

Capo hella cool
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This is my go-to recipe for orange cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Sher Azam
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Misty Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of orange cake, but this one is really good! The dates and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Yassine Safouani
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of nuts and dried fruits to create different variations.


blue Death8
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. I love the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.


Reem ALghmary yahia123 ALghmary
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Brent Crawford
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges and dates. It's also a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.


Jus Van
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nafid khan
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I usually have on hand. It's the perfect cake to make for a quick dessert or to bring to a potluck.


B'Girls Bell
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul wahab Danladi idris
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Just made this cake and it is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


trayton thegod13
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This orange date nut cake was a delightful treat! The combination of citrusy oranges, sweet dates, and crunchy nuts was divine. The cake had a moist and tender crumb, and the glaze added a beautiful shine and extra sweetness. I followed the recipe ex