ORANGE DATE POUND CAKE

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Loaded with chewy dates and crunchy pecans, this cake is a "must" to take to family gatherings. The sweet and zesty orange sauce tops it off just right. This cake slices nicely and looks so appetizing served on a pretty plate.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs
1 tablespoon orange peel, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1 pound chopped dates
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 2 teaspoons orange peel. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan; spread evenly. Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, remaining sugar and orange peel, until blended; drizzle over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.