**Orange Glaze for Cake: A Citrusy Delight to Elevate Your Cakes**
Orange glaze is a delightful citrusy topping that adds a vibrant color, zesty flavor, and a glossy shine to cakes, making them irresistible. This versatile glaze is easy to make and can be used on a variety of cakes, from simple pound cakes to rich chocolate cakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this orange glaze is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. In this article, we'll provide you with three variations of orange glaze recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From a classic orange glaze to a tangy orange-lime glaze and a decadent orange chocolate glaze, these recipes will transform your cakes into mouthwatering masterpieces.
ORANGE GLAZE I
This glaze is perfect for the Orange Chiffon Cake. This will give a thin coating or a drizzle over any cake especially a tube cake or bundt cake.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Dessert Glazes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together well. Add more confectioner's sugar or orange juice to make the proper consistency for a barely pourable glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
FRESH ORANGE POUND CAKES WITH AN ORANGE GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease 24 (1/2 cup) mini bundt pans (2 pans of 12 mini bundt tins). In an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Add the eggs and yolks, 1 at a time, and continue to beat until incorporated. Add the orange zest and vanilla. Add the flour and salt, 1/2 cup at a time until the batter is smooth. Spoon 1/3 cup of the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top of the cake domes and are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Unmold the cakes onto wire racks.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice together. Whisk until smooth. Place the wire racks over a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the glaze over each cake. Sprinkle the top of each cake with the almonds. Cool the cakes to room temperature. Place the cakes on a serving platter and serve.
LEMON-ZUCCHINI POUND CAKE
Shredded zucchini in the batter and a luscious lemon glaze keeps every bite of this pound cake moist and tender.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with spoon; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well on low speed after each addition. Beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, lemon peel and zucchini. Spoon into pan.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Remove from pan onto serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat all glaze ingredients just to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes until slightly thickened. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1/2 g
ORANGE GLAZE CAKE
Mom loved to bake-from the time I can remember, every Saturday she was in the kitchen creating another wonderful cake or pie. This tender orange cake bakes up deep golden brown and is a favorite of mine, my friends and my family. To make it even more special, serve slices with ice cream or a drizzle of Curacao. -Patricia Wright, Stratford, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (batter may appear curdled)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes., Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix confectioners' sugar, melted butter and orange juice; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely. Serve with candied orange peel and additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SIMPLE ORANGE GLAZE
This glaze is fresh and delicious. It uses real orange juice, not the stuff out of the container. It adds a real nice kick to angel food cake or any kind of loaf cake.
Provided by cukatie2983
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Dessert Glazes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Whisk sugar with orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
ORANGE GLAZE FOR ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE
This recipe goes with Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 3â„4 cup (enough for one 8-inch cake)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk together sugar and cardamom. Whisk in orange zest and juice, and whisk until mixture has the consistency of thick honey. If mixture is too thick, whisk in milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
HONEY CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE
Easy to make dessert for Rosh Hashanah, with a delectable orange glaze to add more flavor.
Provided by Savannah
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Dessert Glazes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed together. In a separate large bowl, stir together the vegetable oil, 1 cup of sugar, and honey, and beat the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture, alternating with the coffee in several additions. Mix in the shredded apple, if desired.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the walnuts over the top of the cake. Bake in the preheated oven until the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to cool until warm, about 15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter, and whisk in 2/3 cup of sugar and the orange juice until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and remove from heat, whisking constantly. Pour the glaze over the warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.6 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 239.8 mg, Sugar 53.1 g
PUMPKIN CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE
I found this recipe in a Halloween cookbook but haven't made it yet.(I have no bundt pan) It looks and sounds great for the fall weather.
Provided by Shari2
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 12 cup Bundt pan.
- Combine brown sugar and shortening in large bowl.
- Beat on low speed until creamy.
- Add the eggs one a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the pumpkin and water.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and the salt in a medium bowl.
- Add to the pumpkin mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.
- Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup of walnuts and raisins.
- Spoon into the pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Place cake on serving plate.
- For the glaze, combine the sugar, orange peel and orange juice.
- Stir with a spoon until well blended.
- Spoon over top of the cake, letting the excess glaze run down the sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle with additional nuts before the glaze hardens.
ORANGE-GLAZED SPONGE CAKE
I can't remember the origin of this recipe, but I use it often. It's easy to prepare and makes a wonderful dessert for any meal. I am a paralegal who enjoys cooking for my husband and son as well as entering recipe contests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in orange juice and zest. Sift together flour and salt; add to batter. Beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. While beating, add the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoons at a time. Beat until stiff. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into the batter; then fold in remaining whites. Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan, smoothing top. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Invert pan over a narrow-neck bottle to cool. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine water, chopped orange and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook until very thick and almost all the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and blend in confectioners' sugar and butter. Run a knife between the pan and cake. Turn out onto a platter. Spread warm glaze over the top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts :
ORANGE GLAZED BUNDT CAKE
This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who got it from her mother-in-law. Although Grandma Tucker has been gone for years now, her wonderful cake brings back sweet memories. -Melissa Tucker, Ozark, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in the eggs, orange zest and extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. , Pour into a greased and floured 6-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and juice until smooth. Spoon over cake.
Nutrition Facts :
ORANGE GLAZE
This orange glaze is the perfect addition to the pumpkin spice cake recipe by viewer Donnell Chambers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the juice, zest, and sugar until thick and shiny.
ORANGE GLAZE
This glaze has just the right amount of orange flavor, so it won't overwhelm even the most delicate desserts. Drizzle it on cakes, tarts or quick breads, or decrease the orange juice (or other liquids in the Variations) slightly to make a thicker glaze that can be spread on cookies.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, dessert
Time 10m
Yield Enough for any cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients and beat until combined and smooth; it should be about the consistency of thick maple syrup -- just pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more liquid or a little more sugar. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 62 grams
Tips:
- To make the orange glaze, simply combine orange juice, sugar, and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened. You can also add a bit of orange zest for extra flavor.
- For a richer glaze, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of store-bought. The glaze will be more flavorful and have a brighter color.
- If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can use lemon juice or grapefruit juice instead. Just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar you add, as these juices are more acidic than orange juice.
- Orange glaze is a versatile topping that can be used on a variety of cakes, including pound cake, carrot cake, and chocolate cake. It can also be used to glaze cookies, muffins, and other pastries.
- If you're using the glaze on a cake, be sure to let the cake cool completely before applying the glaze. This will help the glaze set properly and prevent it from running off the cake.
Conclusion:
Orange glaze is an easy and delicious way to add flavor and moisture to your cakes and other pastries. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a glaze that will make your baked goods look and taste their best. So next time you're looking for a special topping for your cake, give orange glaze a try. You won't be disappointed!
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