Best 6 Orange Crunch Cake From The Bubble Room Recipes

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In the heart of Buxton, England, lies a celebrated establishment known as The Bubble Room, a culinary haven revered for its delectable creations. Among these culinary treasures shines the Orange Crunch Cake, a symphony of citrusy flavors harmoniously blended with crunchy textural dimensions. For those seeking to replicate this iconic dessert in the comfort of their own kitchens, this article embarks on a journey to unveil the secrets behind its irresistible charm.

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

ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE FROM THE BUBBLE ROOM



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This is the recipe for the famous Orange Crunch Cake from the Bubble Room in Captiva Island, Florida. It has developed quite a cult following. We love it. I hope you do, too. The added bonus-it's pretty easy to put together.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (actual recipe) or 1/2 cup slivered almonds (actual recipe)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Pillsbury Plus yellow cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 pillsbury ready to spread vanilla frosting
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • : Combine crunch layer ingredients. Press 1/2 into each bottom of 2 greased and floured 8" or 9" pans.
  • : In a large bowl, blend cake ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 mins at high speed. Pour into pans.
  • : Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes Cool 10 minutes Remove from pans and cool completely.
  • : In small bowl, mix frosting & topping. Fold in lemon & orange peels.
  • : Place one layer, crunch side up, on plate. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer, crunch side up. Spread top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 123.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3.1

ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE FROM THE BUBBLE ROOM RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Niecer

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE CRUNCH LAYER,
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
1/2 cup butter, melted
FOR THE CAKE,
1 Pillsbury Plus brand yellow cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
3 eggs
1 ⁄3 cup oil
FOR THE FROSTING
1 Pillsbury brand ready to spread vanilla frosting
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Combine the crunch layer ingredients together. Divide the crunch layer mixture into half. Press each batch on the bottom of two greased and floured 8" or 9" pans. Using a hand or electric mixer, mix cake ingredients at low speed in a large bowl until moistened. Beat 2 more minutes at high speed. Pour the cake batter into the two pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the cake from pans and let them cool completely under room temperature. In small bowl, mix frosting & topping. Fold in lemon and lime peels. Place one layer, crunch side up, on a plate or a cake stand. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer, crunch side up. Spread top and sides with remaining frosting.

ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE



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Orange Crunch Cake Recipe Type : Dessert Author: Sherri @ The Kitchen Prescription My version of the Captiva Island's famous Bubble Room Orange Crunch Cake. A citrus-y delight.

Provided by Sherri @ The Kitchen Prescription

Number Of Ingredients 24

CRUNCH LAYER:
1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 cup brown sugar
½ c sliced toasted almonds
CAKE:
2½ c cake flour
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup salted butter room temperature
1½ c sugar
3 eggs room temperature
3 egg yolks room temperature
½ cup buttermilk room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
12 oz cream cheese room temp
¾ Cup butter unsalted room temp butter
4 cups confectioners sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1Tbsp orange extract
1 whole orange zest
Orange slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and toast almonds on a lined baking sheet until light golden brown and aromatic.
  • Cool almonds for 5 minutes
  • Pulse graham crackers & toasted almonds in food processor or blender about 6 times.
  • Pour in bowl and add brown sugar.
  • Mix well
  • Trace bottom of three 8"cake pans on parchment paper and cut out 3 circles.
  • Oil or butter pans well and lay parchment paper circles in bottom of pans.
  • Oil top of parchment paper lightly.
  • Add ¾ cup of crunch mixture to each pan and press down evenly with palm of hand until bottom is covered & smooth.
  • Add more if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Whisk cake flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in large bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar for 3 minutes on med low with paddle attachment.
  • Incorporate eggs and yolks one at a time.
  • Add your extracts to your milk.
  • Add ⅓ of flour mixture and half of milk to the butter, sugar & milk mixture.
  • Mix until incorporated.
  • Repeat step again.
  • Add remaining one third flour mixture and mix until incorporated.
  • Don't over mix.
  • Measure cake batter as evenly as you can between the 3 pans.
  • Approximately 1¾ cup batter into each pan and spread out with spatula.
  • Place in center rack of oven and bake until center of cake springs back or toothpick comes out clean.
  • Completely cool cakes before frosting.
  • Meanwhile,cream room temperature butter and cream cheese on med speed for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add confectioners sugar, extracts, and orange zest.
  • Mix on low speed until confectioner's sugar begins to incorporate.
  • Increase speed to medium low until well blended and holds a nice shape.
  • Add more confectioner's sugar sparingly if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Frost cooled cakes with crumb coating.
  • Place 1st cake crunch side up and frost top of cake evenly with desired layer of frosting ¼ to ½ inch thick.
  • Repeat same step with second layer.
  • Lay top layer crunch side down touching frosting and second crunch layer.
  • Crunch sides should be touching one another.
  • Lightly frost top layer and sides working your way from top to bottom with a thin crumb coating.
  • Place in fridge or freezer 10 to 20 minutes to set crumb coat layer.
  • Add final frosting layer and decorate as desired.
  • Garnish with orange slices.
  • Keep covered and refrigerated.
  • Bring to room temp before eating.

ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE



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A yellow cake loaded with citrus flavor and with a crunch layer baked right in.

Provided by JPECK

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter, softened
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup water
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (16 ounce) can prepared vanilla frosting
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, walnuts and butter. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared pans. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, orange juice and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the orange zest. Pour the mixture evenly over the crunch layer in the pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting. Frost (crunch side up) between layers, on top and sides. Arrange orange sections on top, then refrigerate.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the vanilla frosting until light and fluffy, then mix in the whipped topping. Stir in the orange and lemon zest. Use frosting on completely cooled cake layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.5 calories, Carbohydrate 93.9 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 606 mg, Sugar 65 g

ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE



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I dressed up a yellow butter cake with a crunchy crumb layer and orange cream cheese frosting. The recipe was inspired by a specialty I sampled at a Florida restaurant.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
CAKE:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
7 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Fresh orange wedges

Steps:

  • Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add butter; toss to coat. Divide between prepared pans., 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 vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, zest and extract; beat until blended. Place one cake layer crunch side up on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer crunch side down. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Just before serving, top with orange wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

ORANGE CRUNCH CAKE



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This orange cake with orange-lemon frosting is loaded with citrus flavor and has a nutty crunch layer baked right in.

Provided by Judy Peck

Categories     Orange Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter, softened
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup water
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 (16 ounce) can prepared vanilla frosting
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans. Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, walnuts, and butter. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared pans. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix, water, orange juice, and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in orange zest. Pour mixture evenly over crunch layer in the pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting. Frost (crunch-side up) between layers, on top and sides. Arrange mandarin orange segments on top; refrigerate.
  • To make frosting: In a medium bowl, beat vanilla frosting until light and fluffy; mix in whipped topping. Stir in orange and lemon zest. Use frosting on completely cooled cake layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.5 calories, Carbohydrate 93.9 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 606 mg, Sugar 65 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1 cup of orange juice concentrate thawed and diluted with 1 cup of water.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Orange Crunch Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, tangy orange flavor, and crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Orange Crunch Cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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