Orange Anise Seed Squares Recipe

Name: Orange Anise Seed Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened or 1/2 cup butter substitute; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup milk (read *NOTE); 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3/4 tablespoon anise seed, crushed lightly to release flavor; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; Topping Number One; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; Topping Number Two; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened or 1/2 cup butter substitute
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk (read *NOTE)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 tablespoon anise seed, crushed lightly to release flavor
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Topping Number One
1/2 cup orange marmalade
Topping Number Two
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "*NOTE: The orange juice is my addition. You can add any proportion of milk and orange juice as long as the liquid equals 1 cup.", "Topping Number Two: To make the simple syrup, bring the water and sugar to the boil in a small saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the orange blossom water. Set aside.", "Cake: Grease and flour an 8"" square baking pan.", "In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar and eggs until fluffy.", "Add the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, orange juice, anise seeds and nutmeg. Beat on low speeds just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Next, beat on medium speed until fluffy and blended, about another minute.", "Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.", "Remove from oven and while still cake is still hot spread the orange marmalade on top for Topping Number One. For Topping Number Two, poke holes in the top of the cake all over with a toothpick. Pour the simple syrup over the top.", "Cut into squares. Delicious with coffee!"]

799

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened or 1/2 cup butter substitute, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour, and more.

Yes, Orange Anise Seed Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Anise Seed Squares

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