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.

Connie Terrell
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Delicious!


james kamau
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange slices were a nice touch and the cake was very moist.


Farooq Sultan
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is an exception. The orange slices add a nice sweetness and the cake is very moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


SALAAR BUTT
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This is one of the best fruitcakes I've ever had. The orange slices give it a wonderful citrus flavor and the nuts add a nice crunch. It's the perfect cake to serve at a holiday gathering.


Abdulrahman Saeed
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I made this cake for my family and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. The orange slices were a great addition and added a nice touch of sweetness.


FriXa
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This cake is delicious! The orange slices add a wonderful flavor and the cake is very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sultan Bin darwish
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one is an exception. It's very moist and the orange slices add a nice flavor.


Purnima Chaudhary
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. The orange slices are a perfect addition.


Samson Egbedeyi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The orange slices were a great addition and the cake was very moist.


Shabeer Ahmed
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This cake is delicious! The orange slices add a wonderful flavor and the cake is very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Victoria Olusegun
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. The orange slices were a great addition and added a nice burst of citrus flavor.


Katelyn Godfreu
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange slices were a nice touch and the cake was very moist.


Patience Dzokoto
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is an exception. The orange slices add a nice sweetness and the cake is very moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ordoshica Floyd
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This is one of the best fruitcakes I've ever had. The orange slices give it a wonderful citrus flavor and the nuts add a nice crunch. It's the perfect cake to serve at a holiday gathering.


Mlang shinwari
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I made this cake for my family and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. The orange slices were a great addition and added a nice touch of sweetness.


Fatema Aslam
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This candy orange slice fruitcake is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The orange slices add a beautiful pop of color and a burst of citrus flavor.