Old-Fashioned Orange Slice Cake – A Southern Holiday Classic
Sweet, rich, and bursting with nostalgic flavor, this Orange Slice Cake is a true Southern tradition — the kind of fruitcake that brings back memories of family gatherings, holiday tables, and kitchen aromas that warm the heart. Made with buttery batter, chewy orange slice candy, pecans, coconut, and a drizzle of fresh orange glaze, it’s a labor of love that’s well worth every minute. Slow-baked for hours until perfectly golden and moist, this cake has been a cherished favorite for generations. 🍊🍰
As Brenda Gantt says, “I’ve made this for many years. It’s a family tradition. It’s Gonna Be Good, Y’all!”
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3½ cups White Lily all-purpose flour
- 1 lb. chopped dates (sugared)
- 1 lb. orange slice candy (cut into small pieces)
- 2 cups roughly chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
- 2 cups shredded coconut
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Fresh orange juice (enough to make a thick syrup)
