Best 2 Zesty Orange Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful burst of citrus flavor? Look no further than this zesty orange cake that will tantalize your taste buds with each delectable bite. This vibrant cake is a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. From its moist and fluffy texture to its irresistible orange glaze, this recipe promises to be a hit among both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you're preparing a special dessert for a gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this zesty orange cake is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ZESTY ORANGE RICE CAKE



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This is my mom's recipe who handed it down to me. So delicious!

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Categories     Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups milk
1 vanilla bean
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
1 cup white sugar
3 strips lemon peel
5 eggs, separated
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger orange liqueur
¼ cup raisins
1 orange, zested
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan; add vanilla bean and stir. Mix rice and white sugar into simmering milk; add lemon peel. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer saucepan to the refrigerator and chill, at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks and orange liqueur together in a bowl. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy. Continue to beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Remove vanilla bean and lemon peel from rice. Stir raisins and orange zest into rice; add egg yolk mixture and stir. Softly fold egg whites into rice mixture. Slowly pour rice mixture into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 hour. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over rice cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 88.2 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

ZESTY ORANGE CAKE



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We were baking basic butter cake in school and one of the girls in my group was eating an orange. The aroma of freshly baked cake and fresh tangy orange gave me the idea to create this recipe. It turned out good!!! I took a slice to school and my teacher said I did a good job!

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Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 c sifted all-purpose flou
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c unsalted butter
1 c granulated white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
1/2 c butter milk
1/2 c orange juice, fresh
3 Tbsp orange zest
ORANGE GLAZE
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c buttermilk
1/4 c orange juice, fresh
1/4 tsp orange gel color

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lime a 9" round pan.
  • 2. Mix sifted flour, baking powder, and sift 3x. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, cream butter on low speed.
  • 4. Add mixed white and brown sugar and 2 tbsp at a time. Scrape sides of bowl occasionally.
  • 5. Add eggs, 1 at a time
  • 6. Mix buttermilk, orange juice and lemon extract to make the liquid ingredients.
  • 7. Into the batter in the bowl, add the dry ingredients alternately with the liquid ingredients; dividing the dry ingredients into 3 parts and the liquid ingredients into 2 parts. Start and end with dry ingredients.
  • 8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • 9. ORANGE GLAZE: Put ingredients in a small saucepan and let boil; stirring all the time until a thick liquid consistency is achieved. Pour over cake and decorate as desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma for your cake. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate mixed with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them: Zesting the oranges before juicing them will give your cake a more intense orange flavor. To zest an orange, use a microplane grater or a vegetable peeler to remove the outermost layer of the orange peel.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dry cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting or running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Zesty orange cake is a delicious and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, tangy orange flavor, and sweet orange glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special cake to make, give this zesty orange cake a try.

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