Brenda Gantt’s Delectable Orange Slice Cake Recipe
Brenda Gantt’s cake recipes, celebrated for their ease and deliciousness, include this wonderful orange slice cake, showcased on her YouTube channel. This recipe, a favorite from her cookbook, combines rich flavors and insightful cooking tips, making baking enjoyable for everyone.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 pound chopped sugared dates
- 1 pound thinly sliced orange candy
- 2 cups roughly chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups sugar
- 3¼ cups orange juice
Equipment:
- Stand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Large spoon
- Large tube pan
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Oven
- Wooden toothpick or skewer
- Pastry brush
Delightful Baking Steps:
- Begin by creaming the butter in a stand mixer, gradually adding sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir occasionally as needed.
- Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk, then blend this mixture into the batter.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, orange candy slices, coconut, dates, and nuts. Mix by hand to break up any clumps.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the batter, stirring until thick and consistent.
- Prepare your tube pan by greasing and flouring, or lining with parchment paper.
- Transfer the batter to the pan, smoothing the top gently.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 250°F for about 2½ to 3 hours. Check doneness with a skewer—it should come out clean.
- Leave the cake in the pan after baking, and poke holes throughout with a skewer.
- For the glaze, heat sugar and orange juice in a saucepan until the mixture boils and thickens. Brush the warm glaze over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool overnight. In the morning, remove from the pan and apply the remaining glaze to the sides.
Enjoy the Magic! The glaze ensures the cake remains moist and flavorful without drying out, providing a wonderful contrast with its crisp exterior. Serve Brenda Gantt’s orange slice cake at your next gathering and watch it become a new favorite!
