Want a holiday dessert that feels like home? Try the Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe today.

This cake has soft fruit and crunchy nuts inside. It is moist, sweet, and full of great flavor. Perfect for holidays, parties, or family dinners at home.

Made with love, it’s a cake for everyone to enjoy. Even new bakers can make this cake with ease. It’s fun, tasty, and full of happy holiday memories.

What is Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe?

It’s an old Southern cake with orange slice candy. Brenda Gantt, a home cook, made this recipe famous.

Recipe Detail

Recipe Name	Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe
Course	Dessert
Cuisine	Southern, American
Preparation Time	25 minutes
Cooking Time	2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time	3 hours 10 minutes
Servings	12 slices
Calories per Serving	420 kcal
Difficulty Level	Easy to Medium
Main Ingredients	Orange slice candy, dates, pecans, flour
Best Served	After resting overnight
Storage Method	Wrapped tightly, room temp or freeze

***Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe***

Equipment List

Big bowls for mixing
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Spatula
Bundt cake pan
Cooling rack
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Oven

Ingredients For Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe

Ingredient	Amount
Butter (softened)	1 cup
Sugar	2 cups
Eggs	5 large
All-purpose flour	3 ½ cups
Baking soda	1 teaspoon
Buttermilk	½ cup
Orange slice candy (chopped)	1 pound
Pecans (chopped)	1 ½ cups
Sweetened coconut	1 ½ cups
Dates (chopped)	1 pound
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon

Step-by-Step Instruction

Step 1:
Heat oven to 250°F. Grease and flour your Bundt pan.

Step 2:
Mix butter and sugar until soft and creamy.

Step 3:
Add eggs one by one. Mix after each egg.

Step 4:
In a bowl, mix baking soda and buttermilk.

Step 5:
Add the buttermilk mix into the butter mix.

Step 6:
Add flour slowly. Mix gently at low speed.

Step 7:
In another bowl, cover candy with a little flour.

Step 8:
Add chopped dates, pecans, and coconut to the candy.

Step 9:
Now add all that to your cake batter.

Step 10:
Pour batter into the pan. Spread it out smoothly.

Step 11:
Bake 2.5 to 3 hours. Check with a toothpick.

Step 12:
Keep the cake in the pan and let it cool for 15 minutes.

Step 13:
Take the cake out of the pan. Let it cool fully.

Step 14:
Wrap the cake well. Let it sit overnight.

Recipe Tips

Use a greased knife to cut the candy.
Mix chopped candy with flour to stop sticking.
Don’t mix too much after adding fruit.
Let the cake cool before you wrap it.
Let the cake rest overnight. It tastes better!

Nutrition Information

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	420 kcal
Carbohydrates	56 g
Protein	5 g
Fat	20 g
Saturated Fat	9 g
Cholesterol	75 mg
Sodium	160 mg
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	40 g

What Can You Serve With Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe?

Whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Hot tea
Black coffee
Fruit salad
Caramel sauce
Cream cheese icing
Lemon glaze
Greek yogurt
Chocolate sauce

FAQs About Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe

Can I freeze this cake?
Yes. Wrap it well. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I use candy from the store?
Yes. Any orange slice candy will work well.

Do I need a Bundt pan?
It helps, but you can use a loaf pan.

How long does the cake stay fresh?
Keep it wrapped. It stays good for 5 days.

Can I skip the coconut?
Yes. It’s okay to leave it out.

Conclusion!

The Brenda Gantt Orange Slice Cake Recipe is warm and sweet. It has fruit, nuts, and soft cake in every bite.

Brenda’s cake brings joy to any meal or party. Make it once and you’ll want it every year. It’s simple, tasty, and full of Southern love.

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