Della Davis' Orange Fruit Cake
A moist and flavorful orange fruit cake packed with nuts, dates, and coconut, perfect for celebrations or teatime gatherings, offering a rich citrus and nutty taste.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl.
- Beat until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Blend the mixture well.
- Add soda to buttermilk and add to the mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
- Add orange peel, coconut, nuts, and chopped dates to the batter.
- Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured or spray-coated tube pan.
- Bake at 350°F until the cake is light brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
835
kcal
42% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).