Orange cakes, with their vibrant color, sweet citrus flavor, and moist texture, are a delightful treat that can brighten any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice cook eager to impress your friends and family with a homemade dessert, finding the perfect recipe for an orange cake can be a daunting task. With countless variations available, each claiming to be the best, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This article aims to guide you through the world of orange cakes, providing tips and tricks to help you find the recipe that suits your taste and skill level. From classic pound cakes infused with orange zest to decadent chocolate orange cakes, we'll explore the diverse world of orange cakes and help you discover the perfect recipe to create a truly delicious and memorable dessert.
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ORANGE CAKE
This recipe yields 2 loaves or as my mom used to make it - one bundt cake. I find that it's not easy to remove the cake from the bundt pan because it's a very moist cake unless you butter and flour the pan well, so I prefer using a loaf pan and I think it looks beautiful. If you only want to make one loaf, you can halve the recipe.
Provided by judith
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease a 12-cup (10-inch) Bundt pan or two standard loaf pans (either 9 x 13 inch pans or 8½ x 4½ inch pans for taller cakes) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl fitted with whisk attachment, whisk together eggs and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. On low speed and with the mixer running, add oil slowly until combined. Add orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract and keep whisking slowly until combined. Add flour mixture and whisk just until combined. Don't overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan/pans. Bake for 50-60 minutes for the bundt pan or 40-50 minutes for the loaves or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the top is browning quickly while baking, cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow cake/cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the best moist texture, the cake is best served at room temperature. This cake freezes well so if you make two loaves, cover well, and freeze one of them in the freezer for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge
ORANGE CAKE
This is the best cake I have ever tasted. My mom gave me this recipe and I can't make it often because I would weigh 500 pounds. Hope it lasts more than a day at your house!
Provided by Angie LaSala
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Yellow Cake
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 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, oil, eggs and lemon extract. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook 1/3 cup orange juice, sugar and butter for two minutes. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 442.7 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
ORANGE CAKE
A delightful orange frosting is the secret to this cake from Kathleen Gingras of Thorold, Ontario. "It is great with a scoop of ice cream," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
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 the orange juice, water, orange peel and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. , For the frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ORANGE CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 1 (8-inch) cake; 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch cake pan with 2-inch sides, then dust with sugar and flour.
- Beat the eggs with the sugar to pale yellow ribbons. Beat in the milk, oil and orange zest. In a small bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture a tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until middle of cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove cake from oven, let cool slightly on a rack, then invert and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the syrup: Use a sharp paring knife to cut the orange rind off the orange used for zest and the remaining orange, leaving the bitter white pith on the orange. Cut the skin into very thin strips and reserve. Cut away and discard the white pith, remove the orange supremes, and reserve.
- In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, and thin orange strips. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until a thick syrup. Strain the syrup and reserve the orange strips, along with 1/2 cup of the syrup. Use a toothpick to poke holes in the top of the cake, then pour the warm strained syrup all over the cake so that it soaks through.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup syrup in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer and reduce to a few tablespoons. Use a spatula to spread the thick glaze over the top of the cake. Place cake on a serving platter, and arrange the reserved orange strips and orange supremes on top of the cake.
JUICY ORANGE CAKE
This is delicious made with fresh juice, but even with supermarket O.J., it always tastes swell. Do not think about skipping the glaze; it is not a mere finish for the top, but the juicy essence that soaks in to create a moist cake.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, cakes, dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bake the cake: Butter a deep, 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment or wax paper. Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Finely grate the zest of the oranges into a bowl. Squeeze 3 tablespoons of juice from the oranges and add it to the zest. (Reserve remaining oranges for making glaze.) Stir in lemon juice and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter at medium speed until fluffy and light, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sugar and beat to combine. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- At low speed, add a third of the dry ingredients and a third of the buttermilk, mixing until the batter is just combined. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk, adding in batches and mixing until just combined. Add the orange zest mixture and combine.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake until just firm in the center and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are O.K.), about 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Start testing after 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Stir the juices and sugar together until sugar dissolves.
- When the cake is done, let cool in the pan for 15 minutes (it will still be warm). Turn out onto a wire rack set on a sheet pan with sides (run a knife around the edges if it sticks at first).
- Peel off the paper and use a baster or brush to spread a few spoonfuls of the glaze over the top. Let soak in before adding more. Continue until all the glaze is absorbed by the cake, including any that drips through onto the sheet pan. (Use your brush to pick it up from the pan and transfer back to the top of the cake.)
- Let cool at room temperature. Eat immediately or wrap well in plastic and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature or cold, in thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 53 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma to the cake. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color.
- Zest the oranges before juicing them: The zest contains the most flavorful oils of the orange. Be sure to zest the oranges before juicing them so that you don't lose any of that flavor.
- Use all-purpose flour: All-purpose flour is the most common type of flour used in baking. It provides a light and fluffy texture to the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly and doesn't overcook.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Orange cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make a moist, flavorful orange cake that will be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give orange cake a try!
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