Orange soak cake, also known as Portuguese Orange cake or "bolo de laranja" is a classic dessert known for its moist, tender crumb and vibrant citrus flavor. This delightful cake derives its name from the orange juice and zest infused into the batter, creating a burst of citrus goodness in every bite. The cake's outer layer is often adorned with a sweet orange glaze, adding an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to prepare a delectable and unforgettable orange soak cake that will impress your friends and family.
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ORANGE SOAK CAKE
Wonderful sweet citrus cake (a Duncan Hines recipe). Also good when lemon is substituted for orange. Very popular recipe, both at work and home.
Provided by Muffin Goddess
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 13x9inch cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- NOTE: If you don't have an orange-flavored cake mix on hand, a yellow cake mix is an acceptable substitute.
- Just add 1 tbs of orange extract and 1 tbs grated orange peel to the batter before mixing Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 13x9-inch pan.
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions.
- While cake is baking, combine powdered sugar, orange juice, melted butter, and water in a medium bowl.
- When cake is done, remove from oven and immediately poke holes in top with a fork or toothpick.
- Pour glaze slowly over top of hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 318.8, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 39.2, Protein 3.6
ORANGE CREAM POKE CAKE
Inspired by orangesicles, our orange cream poke cake will melt in your mouth, not down your shirt.
Provided by By Cheri Liefeld
Categories Dessert
Time 3h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, 1 cup water and the oil with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Poke cake all over with fork or wooden skewer. In medium bowl, pour boiling water on 1 box orange gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour gelatin over cake. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen cake. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- In large bowl, stir together pudding mix, 1 box orange gelatin, the milk and orange juice until blended. Fold in 1 container whipped topping. Spread over cake. Cut into squares. Garnish with additional whipped topping and orange peel. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
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 SOAK CAKE RECIPE - (3.5/5)
Provided by á-30256
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch pan. 2.For cake, prepare and bake according to package directions. Poke holes in top of warm cake with tines of fork or toothpick. 3.For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, orange juice, melted butter and water in medium bowl. Pour slowly over top, allowing glaze to soak into warm cake. Cool completely
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-SOAKED BUNDT CAKE
This amazingly moist and delicious cake is adapted from a favorite family recipe of Bianca Henry, a New York pastry instructor. You'll need a thin skewer to poke holes in the cake. Serve the cake garnished with slices of peeled oranges macerated with a little sugar and rum. From Fine Cooking, issue #30.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350°F Butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan.
- To make the cake-- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and soda into the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until fine crumbs form. Change to the whisk attachment. With the machine running on medium speed, whisk in the oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and orange juice. Whisk in the eggs one at a time and then increase the speed to high and whisk the batter until light, about 3 min., scraping the sides of the bowl if necessary. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minute.
- To make the syrup and glaze-- While the cake bakes, whisk together in a small bowl the orange juice concentrate, butter, rum, and 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar.
- When the cake is done, set the pan on a rack to cool for 5 minute With a thin skewer, poke the cake all the way through to the bottom of the pan in about 100 places. Pour 1/3 cup of the syrup over the cake and let stand for 1/2 hour; repeat with another 1/3 cup of syrup and let stand another 1/2 hour before removing the cake from the pan. (At this point you can wrap the cake in plastic and hold for up to 3 days at room temperature; in fact, the flavor only improves.) Cover the remaining syrup with plastic and store at room temperature.
- When ready to serve, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into the remaining syrup. Set the cake on a rack over a baking sheet and pour the glaze over the cake. Let stand for at least 10 minute before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.8, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 145.4, Sodium 155.9, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 59.1, Protein 6.7
WHOLE-ORANGE SNACK CAKE
It may strike you as curious, but adding an entire orange to this easy snacking cake, rind and all, imparts a wonderful flavor reminiscent of orange marmalade, pleasantly bitter and sweet. A high-speed blender is the best way to process the orange, but a food processor works too. You want the purée to be as smooth as possible. While the cake bakes, prepare an easy orange glaze. For that step - or any recipe requiring both orange zest and juice - be sure to zest your orange before juicing it, as it's much more difficult the other way around.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pan: Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter the parchment.
- Transfer the orange chunks and milk to a high-speed blender (or food processor) and process until it is the texture of smooth applesauce. (You should have about 1 generous cup.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add half the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Beat in the orange mixture, then beat in the remaining flour mixture. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for 20 minutes. Then, using the parchment, transfer the cake to a rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze, if using: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and orange juice. (Use a little less juice for a thicker glaze that will sit on top of the cake, or add a little more juice for a thinner glaze that will soak into the cake.)
- Spread the glaze over the cooled cake, then slice to serve. Store leftovers well-wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Use fresh navel oranges. They have a sweeter flavor and thinner skin, making them easier to zest and juice.
- Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will give the cake a more intense orange flavor.
- Use a bundt pan with a removable bottom. This will make it easier to remove the cake from the pan without breaking it.
- Soak the cake in the orange juice for at least four hours, or overnight. This will give the cake a moist, flavorful texture.
- Make sure to glaze the cake while it is still warm. This will help the glaze to set and give the cake a shiny finish.
Conclusion:
Orange soak cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden-brown crust. The orange glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the cake perfectly. With its easy-to-follow recipe and delicious results, this orange soak cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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