I love orange slice gumdrops, so when I saw this recipe I knew I was going to like it too. This is fruitcake to me (haha)!
Provided by chef 29271
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 2 loaves, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Let butter and eggs come to room temperature.
- Combein gumdrops and 1/2 cup flour.
- Grease and flour 2 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Lay a strip of parchment paper inside so it covers the two long sides and bottom.
- Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter with mixer 30 seconds or until softened.
- Gradually add sugar, beat until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each and scraping the bowl frequently.
- Add the 3 cups flour and buttermilk alternately to egg mixture; beat after each addition.
- Fold in dates, coconut and nuts.
- Fold in gumdrops.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake at 300°F for about 1 hour and 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, make Orange Glaze by stirring together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth.
- Pour Orange Glaze over the hot cakes.
- Cool in pans on wire racks for 20 minutes.
- Remove from pans; remove parchment paper.
- Cool completely.
- Wrap each cake in plastic wrap.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
- Serve at room temperature.
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Otonte Flagg
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
G K TV 92
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the cake sold out quickly.
Izzy Wizzy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.
Ava Newman
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cakes with a lot of frosting, but this one was the perfect balance of cake and frosting. The orange glaze was also a nice touch.
Affan Kazi
[email protected]This cake was a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me decorate it with the gumdrops.
shafici Abdi
[email protected]I thought this cake was just okay. The orange flavor was a bit too strong for my taste.
Masecha Khotle
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dessert for a potluck or party.
Phantom King
[email protected]This cake was a delicious and festive treat. The orange and gumdrop flavors were a perfect combination.
BROWL STARS
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The cake was a little dry and the glaze was too thick.
Supriya Sign
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Shawn Smart
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the cake sold out quickly.
danii _
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Husban Saleem
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The gumdrops added a nice touch of sweetness and texture.
Arbaz Rajpoot
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.
it'sjustjade
[email protected]I've made this cake a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orange and gumdrop flavors go together perfectly and the cake is always moist and fluffy.
FaZesBoy
[email protected]This orange slice gumdrop cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the unique flavor.