ORANGE-ALMOND CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING RECIPE
I love the taste of Chocolate covered orange candy so I worked to come up with a cake reflecting those flavors. I love the texture the almonds give this cake. It's always a hit at potlucks. I have made it as a layer cake, Bundt cake or cup cakes. Enjoy.
Provided by Lynelle Caldwell
Categories Cakes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Dust with flour; tap out excess. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) in strips from oranges. Coarsely chop enough peel to measure 1/2 cup.
- 2. Combine flour, 1 cup almonds, baking powder and salt in processor; blend until finely ground. Transfer to medium bowl. Place 2 cups sugar and orange peel in processor; blend until peel is finely minced.
- 3. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until blended. Add sugar mixture and beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix milk and both extracts in small bowl. On low speed, beat flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with milk mixture in 3 additions each. Divide batter among prepared pans.
- 4. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 5 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely .
- 5. Boil 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice and remaining generous 1 tablespoon sugar in small saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes. Brush warm juice mixture over tops of cooled cakes.
- 6. Place 1 cake layer, orange syrup side up, on cake platter. Spread 1 cup Chocolate Icing over. Top with second cake layer, then 1 cup icing. Top with third cake layer, syrup side up. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.)Arrange additional almonds, orange triangles and mint leaves around top edge of cake. Slice cake and serve.
- 7. FROSTING Melt butter, add to bowl of mixer. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.
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bibbie deez
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
AR Antor Roy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as pictured. It was much flatter and denser.
Damian Hamilton
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and lacked flavor.
Karmoni Mathews
[email protected]I wish the recipe had included instructions for making a gluten-free version of the cake.
CAROL MUMBUA
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mr Prodip
[email protected]I've never made a cake with almond extract before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Rewat Baniya Chhetry
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The orange and almond flavors were a perfect combination.
Jody Islam1212
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
John obinna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but I actually really liked this cake. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Mebrahtu Hailay
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so moist and flavorful.
One Claire Segaetsho
[email protected]I made this cake for my mother's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had.
Afzanali1000 Afzanali1000
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Mauricio el trailero soñador
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Amena Aktar
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the icing was delicious.
Sydney Sekgala
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make! I didn't have any almond extract on hand, so I used vanilla instead. It still turned out great.
Zawad Ally
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's moist and flavorful, and the icing is to die for. I highly recommend it!
Essamanj Manj
[email protected]This orange almond cake with chocolate icing was a delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors of orange and almond complemented each other perfectly, and the chocolate icing added a rich, decadent touch.