Orange Date Cake

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. sour milk
  • grated rind of 1 orange
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. diced dates
  • 2 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening, sugar and rest of ingredients, beating slightly after each addition.
  2. 2
    Add small amounts of flour at a time.
  3. 3
    Beat well.
  4. 4
    Blend in dates and nuts.
  5. 5
    Bake 1 hour.
  6. 6
    While cake is warm, pur over mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and juice of 1 orange.
  7. 7
    Bake in tube pan for 1 hour at 350°.
  8. 8
    Let stand at least 4 hours before eating.

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