ORANGE DATE CAKE

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When it's time for dessert, this rich cake with orange syrup is a special treat for our farm family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups buttermilk
ORANGE SYRUP:
Juice of 1 orange
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; combine 1 cup with dates and walnuts. Set both mixtures aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add orange zest. Add reserved flour and date mixtures. Stir in buttermilk just until blended. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For syrup, in a small saucepan, heat orange juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Let stand for 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool 10 minutes more before pouring syrup over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Hassan Magaji
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This cake looks so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to try it!


Kyra Kati
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I'm intrigued by the combination of orange and dates in this cake. I've never had anything like that before.


Md Prince Sohag
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This cake looks really easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, so I appreciate that.


Victor Belcher
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I'm not a big fan of orange or dates, but this cake still looks really good. I might give it a try.


Bobby Shmurda
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This cake looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try making it.


HUSNAIN MAHBOOB ali
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it would have been better if I had used a different recipe.


Waseem Bhara
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Melissa
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I love the way the orange and date flavors complement each other in this cake. It's a really special recipe.


Sita Simu
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This cake is so delicious and unique. I've never had anything like it before.


Hussen Adem
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Pramesh Hada
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This is my new favorite cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange and date flavors are perfectly balanced.


Streat Kashizz
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the cake turned out great.


x rafi x rafi
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This orange date cake was a delight! The combination of sweet oranges and chewy dates was perfect, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


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