Orange Blossom Cake Recipe

Orange Blossom Cake Recipe

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add applesauce, eggs and orange peel; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk; mix well. Fold in dates and nuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  2. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour over cake. Cool completely in pan.
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