CITRUS LAYER CAKE WITH ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE FROSTING
This cake appeared in The Times in 1954 as Halloween Cake, the centerpiece for a children's party. When you strip away the original instructions for decoration (dyed yellow frosting and a black cat of piped chocolate), you're left with a luscious citrus cake that works for any occasion, All Hallows' Eve included.
Provided by Sara Bonisteel
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease two nine-inch round pans, line bottoms with parchment paper and grease the paper. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and grated orange and lemon zests. Sift dry ingredients into creamed butter and add about 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) milk. Mix until flour is dampened then beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining milk and eggs and beat on low for 1 minute more.
- Divide batter between two pans and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake rebounds to touch when pressed.
- Cool cake in pans on cooling rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from pan. Discard parchment paper and turn cakes right side up on racks. Let cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: Cream butter and gradually add about a third of the confectioners sugar, blending well after each addition. Add pasteurized egg, then remaining sugar and milk, using enough liquid to give a good spreading consistency. Add orange extract and salt and blend thoroughly.
- Remove 1/2 cup of frosting to a small bowl and stir in melted chocolate. Cover with a damp cloth or paper towel and save for decorating cake. Place one round on cake plate and spread with orange frosting. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate or candy corn, if using. Top with second cake layer. Frost sides from top edge down over the sides. Spread remaining orange frosting on top and spread to edge. Pipe chocolate frosting. Let stand till frosting is dry.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 476, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Chia
[email protected]This cake is divine! The orange and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Wajahat Khan786
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect. The orange and chocolate flavors are a perfect match. I love to serve this cake at parties and it's always a hit.
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[email protected]This cake is so good! The orange and chocolate flavors are amazing together. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lauren Wimpey
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for any special occasion. The orange and chocolate flavors are a match made in heaven. I highly recommend this recipe.
niladri somrat
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love the citrusy flavor of the cake and the richness of the chocolate frosting.
Overdrive Music
[email protected]This cake is divine! The orange and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ephya Clergywaa
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect. The orange and chocolate flavors are a perfect match. I love to serve this cake at parties and it's always a hit.
Waris Ahmad
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The orange and chocolate frosting is amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Nala Jones
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! The orange and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Albert Reut
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best birthday cake she had ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Salik Hussain
[email protected]This cake is absolutely stunning! It's perfect for any special occasion. The orange and chocolate flavors are a match made in heaven. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mi'kaisia Williams
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the citrusy flavor of the cake and the richness of the chocolate frosting.
Keith Maxwell
[email protected]This is one of my favorite cakes to make. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is divine. I highly recommend it!
Lesly Zamora
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too sweet. The orange and chocolate flavors really shine through.
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[email protected]This cake is gorgeous! I love the way the orange zest adds a pop of color to the frosting. It's also incredibly delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Psychotina
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of citrus desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The orange flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the chocolate frosting. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Investor JR
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he had ever eaten. The frosting was especially delicious.
Julio Millan
[email protected]This citrus layer cake is a showstopper! The combination of orange and chocolate frosting is divine, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.