How to Make Orange Slice Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to citrusy desserts, there's nothing quite like the vibrant and refreshing flavor of oranges. And when it comes to a moist and flavorful cake, nothing beats the classic combination of a good old-fashioned orange slice cake. This timeless recipe has been a go-to for generations, and for good reason – it's simple to make, and the result is a moist, tender cake bursting with the bright and tangy flavor of fresh oranges.

Orange slice cake is the perfect treat to make for any...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    928 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 156g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 116g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 478mg