Grandma's Cranberry Orange Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice, eggs, buttermilk, cranberry liqueur, and vegetable oil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Fold in the chopped dates, fresh cranberries, and orange zest. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Let the cake cool in the pan set over a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup orange juice and 3/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Once the cake is on a serving plate, slowly drizzle the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes in the cake to help the glaze penetrate. (5 minutes)