Danish Fruitcake
"This Danish Fruitcake is super moist, packed full of dates, nuts, and maraschino cherries, and finished with a delicious orange glaze...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) room temperature
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon grated orange peel
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1 tablespoon orange juice
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1 cup full-fat buttermilk, room temperature
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2 boxes chopped dates, 7 1/2 ounces each, or a scant one pound
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2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
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1 large jar Maraschino cherries, (16 ounces)*
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Red and green candied cherries to decorate top (optional)
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Pecan halves to decorate top (optional)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup orange juice
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Grated peel from one orange
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