ORANGE-DATE NUT CAKE

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One of my fondest memories as a child was the scent of this cake cooling on my mom's dining room table. For those who like dates, nuts and oranges, it is heavenly. Teresa Switzer, Fayetteville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup chopped dates
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup orange juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Toss dates with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in orange zest. Combine the baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and nuts. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For glaze, combine orange juice and confectioners' sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes. , Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Poke holes in cake top. Drizzle glaze over top and sides of cake; cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.