FLORENCE'S ORANGE CAKE
Florence is my mother-in-law Darina's aunt, and this cake is legendary at Ballymaloe. It keeps very well for a couple of weeks.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the sides of 2 (8-inch) sandwich or cake pans or a (11-inch) springform pan with melted butter, and dust with flour. Line the base of each pan with greaseproof or parchment paper.
- Cream the 2 sticks butter in a large bowl or in an electric food mixer until soft. Gradually add the sugar, and orange zest, and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well between each addition. Sift the 8 ounces flour and baking powder into the mixture, and stir. Gently, stir in 1 tablespoon of the orange juice.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 prepared pans, making a slight hollow in the center of each cake so that it will rise evenly without forming a peak. Bake in the oven until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cakes, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cakes sit for 5 minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack, and cool completely.
- To make the orange filling: Cream the butter until very soft, and then add the sugar and orange zest. Gradually beat in 1 tablespoon of the orange juice to create a smooth, soft mixture.
- To make the glace icing: Add enough orange juice to the sugar for a spreadable icing. If it is too soft, it will run off the cake, but if it is too stiff, it will be difficult to spread.
- When the cakes are cool, carefully slice each cake in half horizontally. If baking a single cake, slice the cake horizontally into two or three even layers. Spread the orange filling between the cake layers, and sandwich the pieces together. Using a palette knife, spread the glace icing over the top and sides, and decorate with the crystallized flowers, if using.
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Melancholic Melodies
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any orange lover.
Asif Bhatti
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It sounds amazing!
dineshk
[email protected]This cake looks so delicious. I can't wait to try it.
Fedora Ndukwe
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe this weekend. I'm sure it will be a hit with my family.
Haider Mirza
[email protected]This cake is a work of art! I'm so impressed.
Gobindo gosh
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so easy to make.
Khokhar Sahb
[email protected]I'm going to make this cake for my next party. It looks like it will be a crowd-pleaser.
Sanjra sadiq
[email protected]This cake sounds amazing! I love orange desserts.
Sabrina Carten
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Sabesh Saba
[email protected]This cake is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to try it.
Enette Powell
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Shivan Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it!
Danyell Hill
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Sabbir_ ahmed
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was still fresh and delicious the next day.
Nana Gameing
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of orange cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor is just right.
MD Eliras
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the orange glaze on top. It's the perfect finishing touch.
Ebhodaghe Doris
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best orange cake he's ever had.
Ademola Mary
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. It's also a perfect dessert for a potluck or party.
Linda Mensah
[email protected]I've tried many orange cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. My family loves it!
Shadow Playz
[email protected]This orange cake is divine! The citrus flavor is perfectly balanced and the texture is moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.