ORANGE SUNRISE CAKE

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This is a recipe I adapted from another recipe. I wanted something really orange flavored for the upcoming Easter season and this got RAVE reviews when I used my students and staff as test group. If you can't find an orange cake mix, a yellow mix will work, but the orange flavor will be more subtle. I wanted a little zing that I...

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18.25 ounce) package orange cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup apple sauce
4 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of orange zest
2 teaspoons lemon zest
SYRUP
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • 2. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in 3/4 cup orange juice, lemon juice, applesauce, eggs, orange and vanilla extracts, orange and lemon zest. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 3. Immediately, bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • 4. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook 1/3 cup orange juice, sugar and butter for five minutes. Brush over cake, discard excess syrup.

hope senft
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This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Seb Bob
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Haji Mchomvu
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I'm not a big fan of citrus flavors, but this cake was surprisingly good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Dambari Basnet
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Jee
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Godfred Afram
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


SØHÅG RÂÑÁ
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Vishal Joshi
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of orange and vanilla.


Malik Mudssar Awan
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.


md shorif Islam
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the way the orange zest adds a pop of color to the batter.


Aleksa Gulan
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I'm not usually a fan of orange flavored desserts, but this cake changed my mind! The orange flavor was subtle and perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cake.


Suuna Alpha
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This cake was a huge hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the bright citrus flavor and the moist, fluffy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.