Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our dreamy orange cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant citrus zest and fluffy, moist texture. This irresistible cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience, a journey through the senses that leaves you craving for more. From the classic orange cake with its simple yet elegant charm to the decadent orange chocolate cake that combines the tanginess of oranges with the richness of chocolate, each recipe in this collection is a testament to the versatility of this citrus fruit. Prepare to embark on a delightful adventure as you explore the world of orange cakes, where every bite is a burst of sunshine.
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ORANGE DREAM CAKE
A fluffy cloud of pudding, whipped topping and oranges makes a melt-in-your-mouth topper for a homemade orange cake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and 1 cup milk with wire whisk or electric mixer on low speed about 2 minutes or until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. Reserve about 8 orange segments for garnish; stir remaining orange segments into pudding mixture. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch round cake pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
- In medium bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in grated baking bars. Pour into pan.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Place cake on serving plate. Spoon topping onto cake. Garnish with reserved orange segments, the almonds and chocolate curls. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 1 g
ORANGE DREAM CAKE
We tried to save room for a big slice of this pretty cake. The flavor of orange and lemon really comes through. With a heavenly whipped cream frosting, this cake is a delightful end to a terrific meal. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in juices and zest until well blended (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, juices and 3 teaspoons zest. Let stand for 10-15 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Fold in whipped cream. Spread between cake layers and over the top. Sprinkle with remaining orange zest. Chill for at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DREAMY ORANGE CUPCAKES
These cupcakes blend two of my favorite flavors: orange and vanilla! Reminiscent of a childhood ice cream pop treat, these cupcakes will make you feel like a kid again!
Provided by MrsFisher0729
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Holiday
Time 1h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat together the orange cake mix, creamy salad dressing, whipped topping mix, 3/4 cup orange juice, eggs, and 2 tablespoons orange zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mixture is moist, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then increase speed to medium and continue beating until well blended, about 2 minutes more. Fill the prepared cupcake cups about 2/3 full of batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- To make cream topping: Beat the marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup shortening in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Top each cooled cupcake with a 1/2-inch thick layer of the cream topping, using a knife to spread the the topping flat. Allow about 1/2 inch of the orange cupcake to show below the white layer.
- To make orange butter cream: Beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shortening together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in 1/4 cup orange juice, zest of 1 orange, vanilla extract, and food coloring until well combined. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, and pipe a decorative layer of orange butter cream, ending in a peak, over the cream topping on the cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
BEST ORANGE DREAMSICLE CAKE
If you love the taste of orange cream popsicles you'll love this cake. I made this for a cookout in the summer and there was no leftovers to go back home.
Provided by Marsha D.
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set out Cool Whip to thaw.
- Prepare cake mix according to directions for a 9x13 pan,.
- After the cake is done and you bring out of oven, poke holes throughout the cake with a fork.
- Prepare Orange jello with 1 cup of boiling water and pour over the cake.
- Allow to cool in pan for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together with hand mixer (or other) instant vanilla pudding with 1 cup milk.
- Stir in orange and vanilla extracts, mix well.
- Fold in Cool whip Spread over the cake and chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
DREAMY ORANGE CREAM
Orange and Nature Valley® granola bar provides a great topping to this delicious pudding that's ready in just 10 minutes - perfect for dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and orange juice with wire whisk 2 minutes. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.
- Into 4 dessert dishes, divide pudding mixture. Top with crushed granola bars and orange segments.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY ORANGE CAKE
Refreshing citrus flavor infuses tender white cake. A fluffy frosting adds finesse.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In small bowl, mix boiling water and gelatin until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/4 cup of the gelatin mixture, 1/4 cup of the orange juice concentrate, the oil, water and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Reserve remaining gelatin mixture and orange juice concentrate.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Poke warm cake every inch with fork. Place 1 tablespoon of the reserved gelatin mixture in small microwavable bowl; set aside. Into remaining gelatin mixture, stir remaining 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate; pour slowly over cake. Cool cake completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, gently stir together frosting and whipped topping; frost cake. Microwave 1 tablespoon gelatin mixture uncovered on High 10 seconds to liquefy. Using 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, place small drops of gelatin mixture over frosting. With spoon or toothpick, swirl gelatin into frosting. Garnish each cake piece with orange peel strips. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 2 g
ORANGE DREAM CAKE
A lighter version of the Creamsicle Cake. We can finally have our cake and eat it too! Can't remember where this originated but I have served this at family dinners without anyone suspecting it was low fat. Made as presented this is 4 points per piece. Cooking time includes chilling time.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix Cake mix, soda and egg whites together.
- Pour batter into a 9 X 13 inch pan.
- Bake as directed on box.
- When done, use a meat fork to poke holes across the top of the entire cake.
- Allow cake to cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 box of the orange gelatin, 1 cup hot water and 1 cup cold water.
- Pour gelatin mixture over top of cake.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, mix remaining box of jello, vanilla pudding mix, nonfat milk, and vanilla together. Beat well.
- Fold whipped topping into this mixture, and spread on top of cake.
- Chill in refrigerator until serving.
ORANGE DREAM ANGEL FOOD CAKE
A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.-Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together twice; set aside. , Add the cream of tartar, salt and almond and vanilla extracts to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon half of batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. To the remaining batter, stir in the orange zest, orange extract and, if desired, food colorings. Gently spoon orange batter over white batter. Cut through both layers with a knife to swirl the orange and remove air pockets., Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORANGE DREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-6498
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. When cake is finished baking and cooled, poke holes into the cake. Then mix the Jell-O and water, and pour over the cake. Refrigerate for one to two hours. FROSTING: Combine the pudding, milk, vanilla, and orange extract and mix until thick (generally 1 1/2 to 2 minutes). Then, fold in the thawed Cool Whip and beat on low until mixed well. Frost the cake, and enjoy!
Tips for Making the Dreamiest Orange Cake:
- Use Fresh Oranges: Always opt for fresh oranges as store-bought orange juice often contains additives and preservatives that can impact the final taste and texture of your cake. Fresh oranges provide the most vibrant and authentic citrus flavor. - Zest Before Juicing: Before juicing the oranges, zest them first to extract the flavorful oils found in the skin. These oils add a depth of flavor and aroma to the cake that juicing alone cannot provide. - Let the Cake Cool Completely: Exercise patience and allow the cake to cool completely before serving or frosting. Rushing this process can result in a cake that crumbles or breaks apart easily. - Store Properly: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cake for longer storage, wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.Conclusion: A Citrus Symphony in Every Bite
The dreamy orange cake is a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses with its vibrant citrus flavors and moist, tender texture. It's a symphony of sweet and tangy notes, perfectly balanced with a hint of zest and a touch of vanilla. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a delightful treat, this cake promises to transport you to a world of citrusy bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a journey to create a cake that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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