DATE-NUT FRUITCAKE
Unlike traditional fruitcake, with its dark color and dense texture, this fruitcake is light-colored and light-textured, flavored with orange, coconut, date, raisins and nuts. It was baked in a fluted cake pan to give it a different shape.-Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in the coconut, raisins, dates, pecans and orange zest. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 300° for 85-95 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Place a piece of waxed paper under rack. , In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and orange juice to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Stir in orange zest. Poke holes in cake with a long wooden skewer; gradually spoon glaze over fruitcake. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Millie Broughton
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The fruitcake was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Nandan Ray
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Destiny Okam
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of dates, nuts, and spices. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Va Driso
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Muzamiru Farouk
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always make it for my holiday parties.
Life
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The fruitcake was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Aquiles Zavala
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Mikiyas Tazebe
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I especially love the crunchy nuts and the chewy dates. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Cynthia Siaw
[email protected]This is the best date nut fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dates, nuts, and spices. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Bella Hossain
[email protected]I've been making this date nut fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the chewy texture and the rich flavor.
Nigel Francis
[email protected]This date nut fruitcake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I'll definitely be making it again next year.