LEMON ORANGE CAKE
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
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.
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Rory M
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests.
Jammie Philpot
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is especially delicious, and it really makes the cake.
Mr Mosai
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the bright citrus flavor, and the glaze is always a big hit.
Jorge Mendez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Katelyn M.
[email protected]This cake is delicious, but it's a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.
Audra Dennis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I thought it would be. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'll try again soon.
Hasaan Ali
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just personal preference. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Shakkeer KV
[email protected]This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The lemon and orange flavors really shine through, and the glaze adds a nice finishing touch.
Eric Hardy
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is especially delicious, and it really makes the cake.
Lamos Lamos
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or frozen oranges and lemons, depending on what I have on hand.
Danniella Simon
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of citrus desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The balance of lemon and orange was perfect, and the cake itself was incredibly moist and fluffy.
Wesley Barton
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon-orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.