Orange Blossom Cake Recipes

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Ingredients

• 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

First Directions

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.