Best 4 Fresh Orange Refrigerator Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Fresh Orange Refrigerator Cake, a symphony of citrusy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing no-bake cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a summer gathering, a potluck, or a simple dessert craving. With its vibrant orange color and zesty aroma, this cake is sure to be the star of the show. The recipe features a simple combination of fresh oranges, cream cheese, whipped cream, and a graham cracker crust, resulting in a creamy, tangy, and utterly delicious dessert. It's a no-fuss recipe that yields a light and airy cake, perfect for those who prefer a less dense and decadent dessert. Enjoy this delightful creation as a refreshing summer treat, a guilt-free snack, or a sweet ending to any meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE REFRIGERATOR CAKE



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This refreshing dessert will disappear in a hurry at your next get-together. "My mother used this recipe more than 60 years ago, but she called it 'Icebox Cake' because we didn't have a refrigerator," recalls Marietta Martin from Brazil, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 loaf-shaped angel food cakes (10-1/2 ounces each)
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside. In a small sauce-pan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pudding. Add orange zest. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until cooled., Cut one angel food cake in half width-wise. Save one half for another use. Cut remaining half into eight slices. Cut second loaf into 16 slices., Arrange half of the cake slices in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Fold whipped cream into pudding; spread half over the cake slices. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE CAKE



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This recipe yields 2 loaves or as my mom used to make it - one bundt cake. I find that it's not easy to remove the cake from the bundt pan because it's a very moist cake unless you butter and flour the pan well, so I prefer using a loaf pan and I think it looks beautiful. If you only want to make one loaf, you can halve the recipe.

Provided by judith

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups (350g) all-purpose flour, sifted
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) canola or vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange zest from 3-4 oranges ((I use the same amount of oranges I use for the juice))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease a 12-cup (10-inch) Bundt pan or two standard loaf pans (either 9 x 13 inch pans or 8½ x 4½ inch pans for taller cakes) and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a mixer bowl fitted with whisk attachment, whisk together eggs and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. On low speed and with the mixer running, add oil slowly until combined. Add orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract and keep whisking slowly until combined. Add flour mixture and whisk just until combined. Don't overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan/pans. Bake for 50-60 minutes for the bundt pan or 40-50 minutes for the loaves or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the top is browning quickly while baking, cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow cake/cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Store cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the best moist texture, the cake is best served at room temperature. This cake freezes well so if you make two loaves, cover well, and freeze one of them in the freezer for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge

ORANGE CAKE



Orange Cake image

A delightful orange frosting is the secret to this cake from Kathleen Gingras of Thorold, Ontario. "It is great with a scoop of ice cream," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons orange peel
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

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 the orange juice, water, orange peel and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. , For the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON ORANGE CAKE



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I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy Florida citrus flavor and isn't any more difficult to make than a two-layer cake. -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 to 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat well after each addition. Stir in extracts. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° 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 bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, zest and extract; beat until well blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 114g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges. Fresh oranges provide the best flavor for this cake. If you can, use organic oranges to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. The zest of the orange is where most of the flavor is, so be sure to zest the oranges before you juice them. You can use a Microplane zester or a vegetable peeler to zest the oranges.
  • Use a bundt pan. A bundt pan is the traditional pan used to make this cake. It gives the cake a beautiful shape and allows for even baking.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Be sure to mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean, with no batter attached.

Conclusion:

This fresh orange refrigerator cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a summer picnic to a holiday party. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a bright citrus flavor. The glaze adds a sweet and tangy finishing touch. If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing cake, this fresh orange refrigerator cake is the perfect choice.

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