ORANGE DATE POUND CAKE
Loaded with chewy dates and crunchy pecans, this cake is a "must" to take to family gatherings. The sweet and zesty orange sauce tops it off just right. This cake slices nicely and looks so appetizing served on a pretty plate.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 2 teaspoons orange peel. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan; spread evenly. Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, remaining sugar and orange peel, until blended; drizzle over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Ghulam Abbas Soomro
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out great. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Peggy Anderson
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of orange and date in this cake. It's a refreshing change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cakes.
daniel gabriel
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange and date flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hafiza Sarwar
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good. I'll try adjusting the baking time next time.
Destiny Chantal
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Isaac Murphy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the orange and date flavors are a perfect combination. I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.
Tim Amos
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors of orange and date were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
edirin Edun
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange and date flavors are so unique and delicious, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
redninjagaming95
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at our family gathering! Everyone raved about the moist texture and the perfect balance of orange and date flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.