Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe
Brenda Gantt’s Orange Slice Cake is an iconic delight that has won the hearts of many food enthusiasts. This deliciously distinct cake, celebrated for its unique blend of flavors and textures, is a testament to Brenda Gantt’s culinary prowess.
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Servings: 32
Calories: 597kcal
Equipment
- stand mixer
Ingredients
- 4 cups of Sugar
- 8 Eggs
- 1 cup of Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons of Baking Soda
- 7 cups of All-Purpose White Lily flour recommended
- 2 lbs of Chopped Sugared Dates
- 2 lbs of Orange Slice Candy sliced into pieces
- 4 cups of Roughly Chopped Nuts or Pecans
- 4 cups of Bob’s Red Mill Shredded Coconut recommended
- 4 unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking soda.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in chopped sugared dates, orange slice candy, nuts or pecans, and shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve with your favorite topping, such as a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For added indulgence, serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- This recipe can also be made into cupcakes by dividing the batter into greased or lined cupcake tins and adjusting the baking time accordingly.
- To make this cake even more Southern, substitute sugared dates for chopped dried peaches or apricots.