Best 6 Orange Sunshine Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Orange Sunshine Cake, a classic treat that captivates taste buds with its vibrant citrus flavor and fluffy, moist texture. This beloved cake comes in two delectable variations: the Sunshine Cake and the Orange Sunshine Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. The former boasts a tender crumb and a burst of tangy orange zest, while the latter elevates the experience with a luscious cream cheese frosting that complements the zesty cake perfectly. Both recipes promise an unforgettable taste adventure, making them ideal for special occasions, afternoon tea parties, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE SUNSHINE CAKE



Orange Sunshine Cake image

Orange cake with pineapple frosting - perfect for spring!

Provided by PERRAULT46

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, eggs, 1 package of pudding, vegetable oil, orange extract, and mandarin oranges and beat well for about 3 minutes.
  • Bake in 3 - 9 inch greased and floured round cake pans for 20-25 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven.
  • To Make Frosting: Fold pudding and pineapple into whipped topping and frost cake. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 183.5 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

ORANGE SUNSHINE CAKE



Orange Sunshine Cake image

Like oranges? You're going to love this cake! There's some work involved in getting it all together, but it's worth it! Very impressive!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups unsifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
18 tablespoons unsalted butter or 18 tablespoons margarine, at room temperature,divided
2 1/3 cups sugar, divided
5 large eggs
1 cup orange juice, divided
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/3 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 large eggs, separated
2 egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
slivered orange rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease three 9 inch round cake pans and line bottom with wax paper cut to fit bottom of pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cups orange juice, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in orange peel.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center of cakes comes out clean.
  • Remove pans from oven and loosen cakes around edges with a small metal spatula.
  • Turn cakes out onto wire racks; peel off and discard wax paper.
  • Turn cakes, right-side up, and prick all over with a wooden pick.
  • In a small saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup orange juice.
  • Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Spoon slowly over warm cakes, letting syrup soak in.
  • Let cakes cook completely.
  • To make the filling, in a small saucepan, mix 1/3 cup sugar and gelatin.
  • Add orange juice.
  • Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves.
  • Add butter, stir until butter melts.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in orange mixture; then return mixture to saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until thickened.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat egg whites with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff; fold into cooled orange mixture.
  • Refrigerate until very thick but still spreadable, about 10 minutes.
  • Do not chill too long or mixture will set.
  • Use to fill Orange Sunshine Cake.
  • To make the frosting: in the top of a double boiler, mix egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar.
  • Beat with an electric mixer or rotary beater over boiling water 7 minutes or until very stiff and glossy.
  • Remove from heat; beat in vanilla.
  • Use to frost Orange Sunshine Cake.
  • To assemble the cake: place one cake layer on cake plate, spread with half the Orange Filling.
  • Top with second cake layer, spread with Frosting.
  • Top with remaining cake layer and spread with remaining Orange Filling.
  • Frost sides of cake with remaining Frosting.
  • Garnish with slivered orange peel, if desired.

PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SUNSHINE CAKE



Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake image

This citrus cake is cool and fluffy! It's a lightened up version of a cake that was popular in the 1980's. The mandarin oranges are blended into the fluffy spongelike cake. Then, it's frosted with Cool Whip mixed with vanilla pudding and crushed pineapples. The flavors give the cake a very tropical feel. Serve this cake cold...

Provided by Wanda Vance

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow cake mix
1/4 c low sugar applesauce
4 eggs beaten
1 can(s) mandarin orange slices in light syrup, 15 oz
ICING
1 box sugar free vanilla instant pudding, 3.4 oz
1 can(s) crushed pineapples, 8 oz
1 pkg fat free Cool Whip, 8 oz

Steps:

  • 1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 pan.
  • 2. Mix all the cake ingredients. Do not drain juice from oranges.
  • 3. Pour batter into the greased pan.
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
  • 5. Let cool.
  • 6. ICING: Mix together the thawed Cool Whip, box of pudding, and pineapples.
  • 7. When cake has cooled spread the icing all over it. Place in refrigerator to chill. Served chilled!

SUNSHINE CHIFFON CAKE WITH CREAMY ORANGE FROSTING



Sunshine Chiffon Cake With Creamy Orange Frosting image

I love to make this light orange cake in the spring and summertime. I discovered this great recipe in a cookbook called "My Mother's Southern Desserts". There are tons more wonderful recipes in it! Frost with Recipe #26165.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 ten inch tube cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
creamy orange frosting (Creamy Orange Frosting)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until frothy, then gradually add 2/3 cup of the granulated sugar, beating until thick.
  • In a small bowl, combine the orange rind and juice and add to the yolk mixture alternately with the flour, beating until well blended.
  • Wash and dry the beaters.
  • In another large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt.
  • Beat until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining 2/3 cups granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, scrape the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean (about 1 hour and 10 minutes).
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert on wire rack to cool completely.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake with Creamy Orange Frosting and let the cake stand for at least 1 hour before serving.

PINEAPPLE ORANGE SUNSHINE CAKE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Pineapple Orange Sunshine Cake Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by cgipe

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cake ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix with pudding
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, including juice
1/2 cup oil
4 large eggs
Frosting ingredients:
1 package of Jell-O No Bake Cheesecake mix
1 (20 oz.) can of crushed pineapples, including juice
1 cup of sour cream
1 (16 oz.) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, oranges (including juice) and oil; mix on medium speed until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour batter in a prepared (greased and floured) 9" x 13" pan or you can use 2 9" round or square pans. Bake for approximately 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cool on a rack while preparing frosting. Empty cheesecake mix in a bowl; add crushed pineapples (including juice) and sour cream; mix until all ingredients are blended. Add Cool Whip and fold into the cheesecake mixture. Frost a completely cooled cake. This cake is best if made the day before you plan to serve. Keep refrigerated

ORANGE LEMON SUNSHINE CAKE RECIPE



ORANGE LEMON SUNSHINE CAKE Recipe image

Provided by á-56845

Number Of Ingredients 19

Recipe By : Chicago Tribune
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
12 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
GLAZE frosting
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325. Sift flour with 1/2 cup of the sugar. Repeat sifting 3 times; set aside. Beat egg whites in bowl of electric mixer until frothy. Beat in cream of tartar. Ad remaining 3/4 cup sugar gradually; beat until stiff peaks form. Sift flour and sugar mixture again over egg whites, fold in gently. Set aside. Beat egg yolkd, vanilla, orange juice and lemon juice in medium bowl until thick and pale yellow. Fold egg yolk mixture, orange rind and lemon rind into egg white mixture. Scrape batter into ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Bake until top springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool upside down 1 1/2 hours, setting the tube over a bottleneck. Slide knife around cake to detach from pan, pressing knife against pan to avoid tearing cake. For glaze, whisk together all ingredients in bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cake allowing excess to drip down the sides.

Tips:

  • To ensure a light and fluffy cake, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing.
  • Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a successful cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven for the recommended time, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For a citrusy glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Conclusion:

Orange Sunshine Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and bright citrus flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give Orange Sunshine Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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