Best 8 Orange Dream Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful realm of baking, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize the senses. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the legendary Orange Dream Cake, a dessert that captivates hearts and palates alike. With its vibrant orange hue, fluffy texture, and burst of citrusy goodness, this cake is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of pure culinary bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to create an Orange Dream Cake that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE DREAM ANGEL FOOD CAKE



Orange Dream Angel Food Cake image

A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.-Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 large egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
6 drops red food coloring, optional
6 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together twice; set aside. , Add the cream of tartar, salt and almond and vanilla extracts to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon half of batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. To the remaining batter, stir in the orange zest, orange extract and, if desired, food colorings. Gently spoon orange batter over white batter. Cut through both layers with a knife to swirl the orange and remove air pockets., Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY ORANGE DREAM CAKE



Easy Orange Dream Cake image

Vanilla extract and orange zest bring out a dreamy flavor in this white cake. Those orange Creamsicles® have nothing on this recipe! Something all ages can enjoy and it's easy to make.

Provided by Aichina

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     White Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ pound shortening (such as Crisco®)
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
1 large orange, zested
1 cup self-rising flour, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 7-inch cake pan.
  • Beat shortening and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the batter before adding the next. Add vanilla extract and fold orange zest into batter. Mix flour into batter until just incorporated. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 216.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

ORANGE DREAM CAKE



Orange Dream Cake image

We tried to save room for a big slice of this pretty cake. The flavor of orange and lemon really comes through. With a heavenly whipped cream frosting, this cake is a delightful end to a terrific meal. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 large eggs
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

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 juices and zest until well blended (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 25-30 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. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, juices and 3 teaspoons zest. Let stand for 10-15 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Fold in whipped cream. Spread between cake layers and over the top. Sprinkle with remaining orange zest. Chill for at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE DREAM CREAMSICLE CAKE



Orange Dream Creamsicle Cake image

You'll love this Orange Dream Creamsicle Cake. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Yellow or white cake mix
1 c Milk
2 Large eggs
2 tsp Vanilla
2 pkg Orange gelatin
1 pkg Vanilla instant pudding
1 pkg Whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cake as directed in a 9 x 13" pan. Let cake cool. Pour over cake. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • 2. Poke holes in cooled cake. Mix 1 package orange gelatin dessert with 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water.
  • 3. Mix pudding mix with cold milk the other package of orange gelatin dessert and vanilla. Beat by hand with a whisk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping. Frost the cake with the pudding mixture.
  • 4. For a layered cake: Make the cake batter as directed, then batter pour evenly into 3 round 9" cake pans. Bake cakes as directed and let cool.
  • 5. Then, make the orange gelatin as directed on the package : you'll let the gelatin set up instead of pouring it into the cake. Use your round cake pans, or deep cookie sheet with edges.
  • 6. When you pour the liquid gelatin mixture into the pans, it will need to be refrigerated for around 4 hours.
  • 7. Make the pudding mixture according to the original recipe. Finally, layer in this order: cake, gelatin pudding mixture. Repeat once more for a 6-layered cake.

ORANGE DREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Orange Dream Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-6498

Number Of Ingredients 9

FROSTING:
1 box orange cake mix
1 small box orange Jell-O Gelatin
1 cup hot water
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 tub Cool Whip, thawed, or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. When cake is finished baking and cooled, poke holes into the cake. Then mix the Jell-O and water, and pour over the cake. Refrigerate for one to two hours. FROSTING: Combine the pudding, milk, vanilla, and orange extract and mix until thick (generally 1 1/2 to 2 minutes). Then, fold in the thawed Cool Whip and beat on low until mixed well. Frost the cake, and enjoy!

ORANGE DREAM CAKE



Orange Dream Cake image

A lighter version of the Creamsicle Cake. We can finally have our cake and eat it too! Can't remember where this originated but I have served this at family dinners without anyone suspecting it was low fat. Made as presented this is 4 points per piece. Cooking time includes chilling time.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 1/4 ounces orange cake mix (1 box)
10 fluid ounces diet orange soda
2 egg whites
6 ounces sugar-free orange gelatin, divided (2 pkgs)
1 cup hot water
1 cup cold water
3 1/2 ounces fat-free sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces Cool Whip Free, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix Cake mix, soda and egg whites together.
  • Pour batter into a 9 X 13 inch pan.
  • Bake as directed on box.
  • When done, use a meat fork to poke holes across the top of the entire cake.
  • Allow cake to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1 box of the orange gelatin, 1 cup hot water and 1 cup cold water.
  • Pour gelatin mixture over top of cake.
  • Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining box of jello, vanilla pudding mix, nonfat milk, and vanilla together. Beat well.
  • Fold whipped topping into this mixture, and spread on top of cake.
  • Chill in refrigerator until serving.

ORANGE DREAM BUNDT CAKE



Orange Dream Bundt Cake image

To add more color to the glaze (or cake) add 2 drops of yellow food coloring & 2 drops of red food coloring. The last time I made this, I used half butter, half butter flavored shortening & only about 3 TBS of juice in the batter. It made the orange flavor a touch more mild and the cake was much more dense. If you want a thicker...

Provided by Victoria Fincher

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

zest of 3 large oranges
juice of 3 large oranges
2 & 1/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
1 & 1/2 c granulated sugar
1 & 1/4 c unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 & 1/2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE GLAZE: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 TBS zest, 1/4 C juice & powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • 2. CAKE: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
  • 3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together milk, remaining juice & remaining zest. Set aside.
  • 4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar & vanilla. Add eggs. Mix until well blended.
  • 5. Add milk mixture. Beat until smooth.
  • 6. Add flour mixture. Beat until smooth. Pour into greased & floured bundt pan.
  • 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 8. Remove from oven. Cool as-is on wire rack for 10-15 minutes, until cake loosens from pan. Invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
  • 9. Spoon glaze over cooled cake. Allow to harden in refrigerator. Cut & serve.

ORANGE DREAM CAKE



Orange Dream Cake image

A fluffy cloud of pudding, whipped topping and oranges makes a melt-in-your-mouth topper for a homemade orange cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box (4-serving size) white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup milk
1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, well drained
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated white chocolate baking bars
Toasted slivered almonds, if desired
White chocolate curls, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and 1 cup milk with wire whisk or electric mixer on low speed about 2 minutes or until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. Reserve about 8 orange segments for garnish; stir remaining orange segments into pudding mixture. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch round cake pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in grated baking bars. Pour into pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Place cake on serving plate. Spoon topping onto cake. Garnish with reserved orange segments, the almonds and chocolate curls. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor for this cake. If you can, buy organic oranges to avoid pesticides.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them: Zesting the oranges before juicing them will give the cake a more intense orange flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to create a smooth and tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Orange Dream Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, fluffy, and packed with orange flavor. With its beautiful appearance and delicious taste, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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