orange slice cake

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89 Pinches
Sherrills Ford, NC
Updated on Oct 22, 2012

Got this from a friend I worked with.This was her Mother's recipe. They are from WV. I had to beg her for this recipe after she brought me some, after her Christmas vacation to WV to visit her Mother. It is very addictive.

prep time
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 - eggs room temperature
  • 4 cups flour, all purpose, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 8 ounces chopped dates
  • 1 can coconut, flaked
  • 1 pound orange slice candy, chopped
  • 2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

How To Make orange slice cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Cream butter & sugar, add eggs one at a time and beat well after each egg.
  • Step 3
    Sift 3 1/2 cups flour, soda, & salt. Add alternately with buttermilk. And mix well.
  • Step 4
    With remaining 1/2 cup flour, coat nuts, coconut, dates, & orange slices. Fold into mixture. Add vanilla and lemon flavorings.
  • Step 5
    Pour into a greased & floured tube pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 1/2 hr.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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