SPICED CAKE WITH ALMONDS AND CARAMELIZED ORANGES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat 2 (8-inch) cake pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
- To make the cake, in a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, yogurt, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Turn batter into prepared caked pans and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes and then turn onto wire racks to cool completely. Cut a thin layer off the top of each cake to make level.
- To make the caramelized oranges, in a large frying pan, combine orange juice, sugar and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Add orange slices and continue boiling for an additional 5 minutes. With tongs, carefully remove caramelized oranges and place on waxed paper to cool.
- For the Cheese Frosting: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese frosting, cinnamon and cinnamon extract.
- To assemble: Frost cake with a thin layer of frosting between layers and on the outside. Gently press toasted sliced almond onto side of cake. Arrange caramelized orange slices on top of cake.
ORANGE ALMOND CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour a 9inch springform pan and set it aside.
- Break up the almond paste and place it in the container of a food processor. Process for a few seconds until it is grainy, like the texture of cracked wheat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until very fluffy, at least 3 minutes. Add the almond paste, orange liqueur, and orange zest. Beat until perfectly blended, another 2 minutes or so.
- One by one beat in the eggs until the mixture is very smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the flour and baking powder and beat just until combined, 30 seconds or so.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, and the sides of the cake have begun to shrink away from the pan. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. (The cake might sink a little in the center.)
- Remove the outer ring of the pan. Place a plate over the cake and invert it. Remove the bottom of the pan. Invert again onto a wire rack and cool the cake completely. Serve dusted with confectioners sugar.
ORANGE-ALMOND CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Using a serrated knife, trim tops of 8-inch round cakes to make level. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place first layer on cake plate. Spread frosting over first layer with a small offset spatula so it extends just beyond edges.
- Place remaining layer on top, bottom side up. Gently sweep away any loose crumbs with a pastry brush. Using an offset spatula, cover top and sides with a thin layer of frosting (also use any of the excess frosting visible between the layers). Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Using an offset spatula, cover cake again with remaining frosting. Repeat process with 6-inch round cakes. Serve.
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Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 and 1/2 cups of almond flour
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of milk
For the caramelized oranges:
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 3 tbsp of unsalted butter
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix after each addition until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the caramelized oranges:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves.
- Add the sliced oranges and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are caramelized and slightly softened.
- Remove the oranges from the skillet and place them on a separate plate or bowl.
- Let the caramel in the skillet cool for a few minutes.
- Add 1-2 tbsp of water to the skillet and stir to loosen the caramel.
- Place the oranges back in the skillet and coat them with the caramel.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Assembly
- Once the cake and oranges are cool, place the cake on a cake stand or plate.
- Arrange the caramelized oranges on top of the cake, in a single or layered fashion.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the cake and oranges.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!