Best 8 Moms Orange Slice Cake Recipes

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In the realm of home-baked treats, few desserts evoke nostalgia and comfort like Mom's orange slice cake. A cherished family tradition passed down through generations, this classic cake is a culinary masterpiece that holds a special place in the hearts of many. With its moist and fluffy texture, tangy orange flavor, and iconic spiral of orange slices, this delectable treat is a true symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to uncover the best recipe for Mom's orange slice cake can be an exciting and rewarding experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE SLICE CAKE



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A wonderful holiday cake made with candy orange slices.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
1 pound orange slices candy, chopped
2 cups chopped pecans
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut
1 cup orange juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk and add to the creamed mixture.
  • Place flour in a large bowl and add dates, orange slices, and nuts. Stir to coat each piece. Add flour mixture and coconut to creamed mixture. This makes a very stiff dough, so it will be necessary to stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour batter into the tube pan. Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. As soon as cake comes from oven, combine the orange juice and confectioners sugar and pour over hot cake. Let stand in pan overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.1 calories, Carbohydrate 156.4 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 289.9 mg, Sugar 116.1 g

OLD-FASHIONED ORANGE SLICE CAKE



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The old-fashioned orange slice cake is a popular Southern cake recipe. Dates, coconut, and orange slice candies make this a moist and festive cake.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Brunch     Cake

Time 14h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter (room temperature)
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk (well-shaken)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound dates, chopped
1 pound orange slice candies, chopped
2 cups pecans, chopped
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 250 F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube cake pan .
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition.
  • Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk and add to batter.
  • Place flour in large bowl and add dates, orange slice candy, and nuts. Stir to coat all pieces thoroughly.
  • Add flour mixture and coconut to creamed mixture. At this point, batter will be stiff. It might be easier to mix with hands or a sturdy spoon.
  • Spoon batter into prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Just before cake comes out of the oven, make topping. In a medium bowl, combine orange juice and confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended. Gradually pour juice mixture over hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Use a toothpick to prick cake in several places, if desired. Let orange slice cake stand in pan overnight.
  • Carefully invert cake onto a cake plate; slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 64 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize 12 to 16 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ORANGE SLICE CAKE



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Make and share this Orange Slice Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 lb orange slice candy, cut up
8 ounces dates, pitted, chopped
2 cups pecans, chopped
3 1/2 ounces coconut, flaked
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup orange juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Sift flour and salt (if using); set aside.
  • Combine orange slice candy, pitted dates, pecans and coconut; set aside.
  • Beat butter until light. While beating, gradually add sugar. Beat eggs, then add to butter and sugar.
  • Combine baking soda and buttermilk.
  • Add milk alternating with flour mixture. Blend well after each addition.
  • Add candy mixture, mixing well.
  • Turn into a 10-inch tube pan that has been greased and floured. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes at 300 degrees.
  • Remove from oven; combine orange juice and sugar and mix well.
  • TOPPING Combine orange juice and sugar. Mix well. Pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 189.3, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 51.5, Protein 6.9

MOM'S ORANGE SLICE CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by á-159895

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c butter
2 c sugar
4 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 t soda
3 1/2 c flour
1 lb. dates Chopped
1 lb. orange slice candy chopped
2 pecans chopped
1 1/3 coconut
2 T orange zest
1 c orange juice
2 c confectioner sugar

Steps:

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MARY'S ORANGE SLICE CAKE



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This cake is among the top ten of alot of us. Grandma and Grandpa always had these orange slices and hard candies on hand so what better then to make a cake out of one.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup candy orange slices, chopped
2 cups nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup orange juice
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar, add eggs (1 at a time) beating after each one.
  • Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Add to creamed mixture.
  • Add dates and orange slice to flour to coat. Add coconut.
  • Combine the two mixtures.
  • Makes stiff dough that should be mixed with your hands.
  • Bake in a greased and floured 13x9x3 pan at 250* for 2 ½ hours.
  • Combine orange juice and powered sugar and our over the hot cake. Let it stand over night before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1078.9, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 106.4, Sodium 729.3, Carbohydrate 155.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 102.7, Protein 16.6

ORANGE SLICE CAKE II



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Festive enough for holidays and great tasting enough for any day!

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
1 pound orange slices candy, chopped
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Cream the butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time beating after each addition.
  • Dissolve the baking soda in the butter milk and add it to the egg mixture, beating well.
  • In a large bowl mix the flour, dates, candy, nuts and coconut. Mix to coat. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and combine well. Dough will be very stiff and may require mixing with your hands. Place dough into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Mix the orange juice and confectioners' sugar together and pour over the hot cake. Let cake stand in pan overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4 calories, Carbohydrate 77.8 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 142.2 mg, Sugar 57.6 g

MOM'S CITRUS BUTTERMILK CAKE



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Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
5 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. , Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix glaze ingredients; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ORANGE GLAZE CAKE



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Mom loved to bake-from the time I can remember, every Saturday she was in the kitchen creating another wonderful cake or pie. This tender orange cake bakes up deep golden brown and is a favorite of mine, my friends and my family. To make it even more special, serve slices with ice cream or a drizzle of Curacao. -Patricia Wright, Stratford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped candied orange peel, additional powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (batter may appear curdled)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes., Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix confectioners' sugar, melted butter and orange juice; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely. Serve with candied orange peel and additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use frozen or canned orange juice concentrate. However, fresh oranges will give you the best results.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. The zest adds a lot of flavor to the cake.
  • Use a bundt pan for the cake. This will give you a beautiful, evenly-cooked cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For the glaze, you can use either fresh orange juice or orange juice concentrate. If you are using concentrate, be sure to dilute it with water according to the package directions.
  • You can also add a teaspoon of orange extract to the glaze for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make the glaze, you can simply dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Mom's Orange Slice Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a beautiful orange glaze. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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