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Orange Slice Fruitcake

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This Orange Slice Fruitcake is a dense, moist dessert that balances the sweetness of traditional fruitcake with bright citrus notes. The batter is studded with chopped orange slice candy, dates, and pecans, creating a complex texture in every bite. After baking at a low temperature to ensure even cooking, the warm cake is immediately spooned with a zesty orange-lemon glaze that soaks into the crumb, keeping it incredibly tender. It’s an excellent choice for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a make-ahead treat that actually improves with age. The combination of buttery richness and tart citrus makes it a sophisticated yet comforting end to any meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 261.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Orange Slice Fruitcake is a dense, moist dessert that balances the sweetness of traditional fruitcake with bright citrus notes. The batter is studded with chopped orange slice candy, dates, and pecans, creating a complex texture in every bite. After baking at a low temperature to ensure even cooking, the warm cake is immediately spooned with a zesty orange-lemon glaze that soaks into the crumb, keeping it incredibly tender. It’s an excellent choice for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a make-ahead treat that actually improves with age. The combination of buttery richness and tart citrus makes it a sophisticated yet comforting end to any meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Orange slice candy, cut up
  • 2 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 8 ounce Dates, cut up
  • 1 cup Coconut, grated
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2
    Generously grease and flour a tube pan; set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine the orange slice candy, pecans, dates, coconut, and 1/4 cup of the flour; toss to coat and set aside.
  4. 4
    In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. 5
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  6. 6
    Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. 7
    In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and the remaining flour.
  8. 8
    Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  9. 9
    Fold the nut and fruit mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
  10. 10
    Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. 11
    While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and butter.
  12. 12
    Heat the glaze mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved and the butter is melted.
  13. 13
    Remove the cake from the oven and immediately spoon the warm glaze evenly over the top of the cake.
  14. 14
    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 261.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.6g23%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 29.0mg10%
Sodium 252.4mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 32.6g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 21.7g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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