Best Sunny Orange Layer Cake Recipes

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ORANGE SUNSHINE CAKE



Orange Sunshine Cake image

Orange cake with pineapple frosting - perfect for spring!

Provided by PERRAULT46

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, eggs, 1 package of pudding, vegetable oil, orange extract, and mandarin oranges and beat well for about 3 minutes.
  • Bake in 3 - 9 inch greased and floured round cake pans for 20-25 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven.
  • To Make Frosting: Fold pudding and pineapple into whipped topping and frost cake. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 183.5 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED ORANGE LAYER CAKE



Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake image

This is a very old-fashioned cake, tender and moist, with a nice orange flavor. This came from Reminisce magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 cakes, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

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 orange juice and peel. Add flour to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9"-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before moving from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and peel; beat until smooth. Spread glaze between layers and over the top and sides of cake.
  • Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.2, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 757.2, Carbohydrate 139.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 109.2, Protein 9.3

OLD-FASHIONED ORANGE LAYER CAKE



Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake image

THIS is a very old-fashioned cake, tender and moist, with a good orange flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup whole milk
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

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 orange juice and zest. Add flour to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° 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., In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest; beat until smooth. Spread glaze between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SUNNY COCONUT CAKE



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"I've been making this easy cake for 15 years and get many requests for the recipe," reports Annette Buckner of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sour cream
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, well drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and orange juice. Beat in coconut. Cover and refrigerate. In large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, oil and eggs; mix well. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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. , Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Set aside 1 cup of the coconut filling; spread remaining filling between cake layers. Refrigerate. In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into reserved filling. Frost the top and sides of cake. Garnish with oranges. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 27g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SUNNY ORANGE LAYER CAKE



Sunny Orange Layer Cake image

If you like orange flavor, you'll love this made-from-scratch orange cake recipe. No one will ever believe that you use gelatin as the secret ingredient in both the cake and the frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange gelatin powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest. Combine the flour, gelatin, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice and milk, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, gelatin powder and vanilla until blended. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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