When it comes to baking, there are few things more satisfying than a moist, flavorful cake. And when you add the vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor of oranges and beets, you have a truly special treat. This article will guide you through some of the best recipes for orange beet cake, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. From classic to modern, simple to decadent, there's sure to be a recipe here that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BEAT AND BAKE ORANGE CAKE
This quick orange cake is delicious without the frosting. I sometimes just sprinkle icing sugar on the top. This recipe can be used to make two 8-inch cake layers or a 9x5-inch loaf. If making a loaf cake, bake for 60 minutes.
Provided by menling
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a measuring cup, combine milk, 1/2 cup orange juice, oil, beaten eggs, and 1 1/2 teaspoon orange zest. Set aside.
- Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl. Mix in sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make Orange Butter Frosting: Cream butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons orange juice to bring to spreading consistency. Stir in vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 250.9 mg, Sugar 46.3 g
ORANGE POUND CAKE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and 2 cups of the granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the orange zest.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the orange juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
- While the cakes bake, cook the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the remaining 1/2 cup orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Take them out of the pans and place them on a baking rack set over a tray. Spoon the orange syrup over the cakes and allow the cakes to cool completely.
- To glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily. Pour over the top of one cake and allow the glaze to dry. Wrap well, and store in the refrigerator.
BEET CAKE
I found this recipe handwritten in my grandmother's well-worn cookbook. I've made it many times, and my four grandchildren love it (they think it's just a moist chocolate cake). It's especially appropriate for this contest because our state is known as the beet-growing capital.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a microwave, melt chocolate and 1/4 cup butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream the remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs., In a small bowl, combine the chocolate mixture, beets and vanilla. , Beat into creamed mixture (mixture will appear separated). Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 375° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ROASTED BEETS AND ORANGES WITH HERB BUTTER
Herbs and orange juice add a distinctive flavor to roasted beets in this tasty side dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Cut 18x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss beets, orange slices, oil, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture in center of foil. Bring up 2 sides of foil over mixture so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Place packet on cookie sheet.
- Roast 45 minutes. Carefully unfold foil with tongs; roast 10 minutes longer or until beets are tender and browned.
- In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in parsley, rosemary and orange juice with whisk; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove beets and oranges from foil and add to skillet; cook and stir until coated with butter mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196, Carbohydrate 13 1/2 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 1/2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg
ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGE AND THYME
These sweet orange-laced beets go well with arugula and goat cheese salad or a roast beef dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer beets to a large bowl and drizzle with vinegar, honey, and orange juice. Top with orange zest and thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g
ORANGE AND BEET SALAD
This jewel-colored orange and beet salad is one where I just kept adding touches until I got it just the way I want it. -Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place beets on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24x12-in.); drizzle with oil. Fold foil around beets, sealing tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Roast 55-65 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape., When cool enough to handle, peel and slice beets. Divide salad greens, beets and oranges among six salad plates. Sprinkle with cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; serve with salads.
Nutrition Facts :
ORANGE BAKED BEETS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub beets and peel them thinly. Grate the zest of 1 orange and juice both oranges.
- Layer overlapping slices of beets; sprinkle with grated orange zest, salt and pepper, pour juice over top. Cover and bake alongside the roast for 1 hour or until tender.
CHOCOLATE ORANGE BEETROOT CAKE
An alternative carrot cake, with sweet roasted beetroot contrasted with bitter dark chocolate genache.
Provided by inorman1987
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pre heat the oven to 190C/Fan 170C/Gas 5. Prepare the beetroot by gently washing, chop the stalks but leave 1inch intact and the roots on. Place in a baking tray with the oil and roast for 1hr 15 minutes or until the beetroot have softened to the touch. Allow to cool and then peel and grate the beetroot.
- Turn the oven up to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas 6. Grease two 20cm (8 inch) cake tins. Melt the butter and then place in a bowl with the eggs and sugar. Use an electric whisk to combine. Mixture is ready when it is smooth and has doubled in volume.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa, salt and bicarbonate of soda. Then gently fold into the liquid mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon whilst adding the orange juice. Be careful not to knock too much air out of the mixture. Gently fold in the orange zest, raisins, walnuts and grated beetroot. Divide between the prepared cake tins and place in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Once cooked leave to cool in the trays.
- Whilst the cakes are cooking prepare the Genache. Place the chocolate and cream in a saucepan and heat over a low heat, do not boil the mixture, but slowly melt the chocolate. Stir regularly. Once half the chocolate has melted add the orange zest and butter (if using). Once the chocolate has melted transfer to a large mixing bowl and whisk the mixture until it is glossy and thickened. This should only take a minute. Set aside for 1 hour to cool. Do not refrigerate as the genache will become unworkable.
- Once the cakes have cooled, remove one from the tin, spread a layer of genache over the top of it, use about a third of the mixture. Then remove the other cake, turn it upside down and place on top of the iced cake. Using a palette knife or spatula, cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining genache. Place walnut halves on top and gently push into the genache. Serve immediately or place in an air tight container and refrigerate if you prefer the genache to be firmer.
ORANGE-GLAZED BEETS
Tangy beets ready by the time you get home! Enjoy this saucy meal!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 11h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except cornstarch and water in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 11 to 12 hours or until beets are tender.
- Mix cornstarch and water; stir into beets. Cook uncovered on high heat setting 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg
ORANGE-BEET CAKE
In the same family as carrot cake, this version is lower in calories and fat, but still flavorful and moist. See who guesses the secret ingredient! This cake improves in flavor 2-3 days after baking.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring raisins and orange juice to a boil in a non-reactive sauce pan, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, strain, retaining liguid, set aside raisins and return liquid to sauce pan simmer and reduce to about 3 TBLS (about 7 mins).
- Grease a 9" springform pan, line with parchment, grease and dust with flour.
- Stir together dry ingredients except sugars, set aside.
- Whisk the yolks slightly then whisk in oil 1 TBLS at a time, continuing till yolks are emulsified. Stir in zest, brown sugar, beets and raisins; fold in flour mixture.
- In a seperate bowl beat whites until soft peaks form, sprinke in white sugar a little and then beat for 1 minute more.
- Stir 1/4 whites into the cake batter to lighten, then fold in the the rest of the whites, pour into springform pan and level.
- Bake just until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes; carefully remove cake from pan and place on serving plate, reheat orange juice then brush over the top of the warm cake.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Mise en place: As a baker, it's crucial to measure and prepare all your ingredients before starting. This practice, known as "mise en place," will streamline your baking process and prevent any scrambling for ingredients while you're in the middle of mixing.
- Freshness Counts: When baking, the freshness of your ingredients plays a significant role in the outcome. Opt for ripe fruits and vegetables, top-quality butter, and fresh eggs to ensure the best flavor and texture in your baked goods.
- Proper Measuring Techniques: Accurate measurements are vital in baking. Use standard measuring cups and spoons for dry and liquid ingredients, respectively. Scoop dry ingredients into the measuring cup using a spoon to avoid compacting them. For liquid ingredients, place the measuring cup on a flat surface and pour the ingredient directly into it.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Many baking recipes require ingredients to be at room temperature. This allows them to blend smoothly and evenly, resulting in a better-textured baked good. Take out your eggs, butter, and milk from the refrigerator about an hour before you start baking.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: When creaming butter and sugar together, be patient and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the mixture, which helps baked goods rise and gives them a tender crumb.
- Folding Ingredients: Folding involves gently incorporating delicate ingredients, such as whipped egg whites or whipped cream, into a batter or mixture. Use a spatula and perform a cutting and folding motion until the ingredients are just combined. Over-mixing can deflate the incorporated air and result in a dense baked good.
- Baking Times and Temperatures: Pay close attention to the baking times and temperatures specified in the recipe. Every oven has its own quirks, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on your baked goods towards the end of the baking time to prevent over-baking or under-baking.
- Cooling: After baking, allow your baked goods to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help them set properly and prevent them from falling apart. Cooling also allows the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion
Baking is a rewarding and delightful culinary art that requires precision, creativity, and attention to detail. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, following these basic tips and techniques will help you create delicious and visually appealing baked goods that will impress your family and friends. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to experiment with different recipes and techniques.
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