Best 4 Williamsburg Orange Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Williamsburg Orange Cake: A Delightful Citrus Treat with a Rich History**

Indulge in the timeless charm of Williamsburg Orange Cake, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds for generations. Originating from the historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia, this classic cake boasts a moist and tender crumb enveloped in a vibrant orange glaze. Its delightful citrus flavor is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through three variations of the Williamsburg Orange Cake, each offering a unique twist on this beloved recipe. From the traditional version to a gluten-free adaptation and a delightful orange bundt cake, you'll find the perfect recipe to suit your dietary preferences and taste. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you back to the heart of Williamsburg's culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WILLIAMSBURG ORANGE CAKE



Williamsburg Orange Cake image

This is a lovely orange cake for when company calls.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¾ cups cake flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
1 ½ cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 cup golden raisins, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 recipe Williamsburg Butter Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix in butter, shortening, buttermilk, eggs, raisins, nuts, orange zest and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes on high speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Bake 9x13 inch pan 45 to 50 minutes, or layers 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool, and frost with Williamsburg Butter Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

WILLIAMSBURG ORANGE CAKE



Williamsburg Orange Cake image

This cake is incredibly moist.

Provided by Sue Bosbury

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c butter, softened
1/4 c shortening
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 c golden raisins, cut up (optional)
1/2 c pecans or almonds, finely chopped (optional)
1 Tbsp orange zest
WILLIAMSBURG BUTTER FROSTING
1/3 c butter
3 c confectioners' sugar
3-4 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
2 tsp orange zest

Steps:

  • 1. cream the sugar, butter and shortening
  • 2. add the eggs, zest and vanilla
  • 3. combine the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk
  • 4. Lastly, add the nuts and fruit
  • 5. Pour into greased, lined and floured rectangular cake pan - you can use round tins if you want (it may take 3 tins if you use round) - also a bundt pan works really well!
  • 6. FOR THE FROSTING: Blend butter and sugar. Stir in juice and orange zest. Beat until smooth.

WILLIAMSBURG ORANGE CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Williamsburg Orange Cake Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by cndoyle87

Number Of Ingredients 17

Frosting:
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour or 2 3/4 c. cake flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. golden raisins, cut up
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
4 1/2 c. powdered sugar
4 to 5 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour oblong pan 13x9x2 inches, or two 9 inch or three 8-inch round layer pans. Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl. In large mixer bowl, beat eggs, orange peel, butter, shortening and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients gradually on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Stir in nuts and raisins. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour into pan(s). Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, oblong 45 to 50 minutes, layers 30 to 35 minutes; cool for at least one hour before frosting.

WILLIAMSBURG ORANGE CAKE



Williamsburg Orange Cake image

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all-purpose or 2 3/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup golden raisins, cut up
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
Williamsburg Butter Frosting
WILLIAMSBURG BUTTER FROSTING
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Beat all ingredients except frosting in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour into pan(s).2. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, oblong 45 to 50 minutes layers 30 to 35 minutes cool. Frost with Williamsburg Butter Frosting.WILLIAMSBURG BUTTER FROSTINGMix margarine and powdered sugar. Beat in liqueur and orange peel.1 SERVING: Calories 500 (Calories from Fat 170) Fat 19g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 420mg Carbohydrates 78g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 5g.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: Make sure to measure and prepare all of your ingredients before you start baking, including grating the orange zest and juicing the orange. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need on hand.
  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges will give your cake the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use store-bought orange juice, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined, then stop.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: Make sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the cake. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking the cake can make it dry and crumbly. Bake the cake for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

The Williamsburg Orange Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delightful orange taste. The frosting is smooth and creamy, and it complements the cake perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #occasion     #desserts     #oven     #vegetarian     #cakes     #dietary     #taste-mood     #sweet     #equipment     #4-hours-or-less

Related Topics