Brenda Gantts Orange Slice Cake Recipe

Get the full recipe here:https://remaketherecipe.com/brenda-ga... Brenda Gantt's Orange Slice Cake Recipe -Full Ingredient List For the Cake Batter: 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs ½ cup whole buttermilk (fat-free works if needed) 1 tsp baking soda 3½ cups all-purpose flour (White Lily preferred) For the Mix-Ins: 1 lb (approx. 16 oz) orange slice candy, sliced thin 1 lb (approx. 16 oz) sugar dates, pitted and chopped 2 cups flaked sweetened coconut 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped (plus a little extra if desired) For the Orange Glaze / Sealant: 2 cups granulated sugar ¾ cup pulp-free orange juice Tools You Need to Make This Orange Slice Cake at Home Stand mixer or hand mixer Large mixing bowl (for tossing the mix-ins in flour) Standard tube pan (angel food cake pan) Parchment paper Long wooden skewer or toothpick (for doneness testing and glazing holes) Small saucepan (for the boiled orange glaze) Pastry brush or clean paint brush (for painting the glaze on the sides) Cutting board Sturdy spatula or large wooden spoon Cake dome or large cake cover Preparation Time: ~35 minutes Bake Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours at 250°F Cooling / Curing Time: 2 hours in pan + overnight on counter Total Time: Best started the day before serving