SUNSHINE LAYER CAKE

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This is a great variation on the traditional rum cake! It is rich and smooth with deep citrus flavor. And the flavored buttercream frosting is an added treat!

Provided by Jade Graves

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box of yellow cake mix
1 small box of instant lemon pudding
4 eggs
1/2 c cold water
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c light rum
1/2 c butter flavor shortening
1/2 c unsalted butter
1 tsp orange extract
4 c confectioner's sugar (sifted)
2 Tbsp evaporated milk
3 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 thin sliced orange/lemon (garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Grease & flour 2 8" cake pans.
  • 3. Mix together: cake mix, pudding, eggs, water, oil and rum.
  • 4. Pour batter into pans and bake for 55 - 60 minutes.
  • 5. On medium speed, cream shortening, butter and sugar together.
  • 6. Add orange extract.
  • 7. Gradually add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until all the sugar has been incorporated.
  • 8. Slowly begin to add milk and corn syrup.
  • 9. On high speed, beat until fluffy.
  • 10. Refrigerate frosting until cakes have cooled, crumbs have been dusted off and the cake is ready to frost.
  • 11. Garnish cake with thin slices of oranges/lemons!

Cary Deam
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This cake was a disaster! The colors were muddy and the cake was so dry it was inedible.


Lashawn Pipkin
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This cake was a disappointment. The colors were not as vibrant as I expected and the cake was dry.


Lereko Lebenya
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This cake was a showstopper! The colors were so beautiful and the cake was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sushant Malla
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This cake was amazing! The colors were so vibrant and the cake was so moist and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alexa Gorham
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the colors were beautiful.


Ondrej Prelec
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The cake was delicious, but the colors were not as vibrant as I expected.


Xor Awa
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This cake was a little dry, but the colors were so pretty. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Sama Ramadan
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The colors are amazing and the cake is so delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Shyhrete Hajdari
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The colors are so vibrant and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Moore
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the bright colors and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


HADAF DJ
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This sunshine layer cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The colors were so vibrant and cheerful, and the cake itself was moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.