ORANGE GROVE CAKE

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A few years ago, I won Best in Show in the Western Idaho State Fair for this citrusy cake with its luscious filling and creamy frosting. It's bursting with great orange flavor from top to bottom.-Amanda Bowyer, Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
3 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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 filling, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in the lemon juice, orange zest and salt. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate for 1 hour., For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until smooth., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; brush with 2 tablespoons syrup and spread with 1/3 cup filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer; brush with remaining syrup. Frost top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Maduekezie Wisdom
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Juan Dayton
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


GW AMJAD
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This is my new favorite orange cake recipe.


Ysg Shys
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Xadikul gamer
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Miracle Detuchi
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I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but this cake was really good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Md Eradul Hosan emon
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This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's so delicious!


TextaFort
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


POLO G
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Ali Bhai bhai
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I had some trouble getting the glaze to set properly, but other than that, this cake was delicious.


Grath Williamson Etengu
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, it was a good cake and I would make it again.


Shaneequah Henderson
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I love the orange flavor in this cake. It's so refreshing and summery.


Regina Ipeh
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This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or bake sales.


Tiona Johnson
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of orange and almond, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together, and the cake was very moist.


Muhammad Afzaal
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This cake is delicious! The orange flavor is perfect, and the glaze is so good. I will definitely be making this cake again.


The Devil's Playground
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for.


adil ijaz
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This Orange Grove cake was a hit! The combination of orange zest, juice, and extract gave it a wonderfully citrusy flavor, and the almond extract added a nice depth of flavor. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing tou