Orange Bon Bon Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Bon Bon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup Crisco (solid vegetable shortening); ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 orange, rind of, grated; 1 ½ cups sugar; 3 eggs, unbeaten; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 3 cups sifted flour; 1 medium orange juice, of; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; water; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 6 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons Crisco (solid vegetable shortening); 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 tablespoons scalded cream (approximately)

Servings: persons

¾ cup Crisco (solid vegetable shortening)
¾ teaspoon salt
1 orange, rind of, grated
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs, unbeaten
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups sifted flour
1 medium orange juice, of
2 tablespoons lemon juice
water
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons Crisco (solid vegetable shortening)
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons scalded cream (approximately)

1
To make Cake: Combine shortening, salt and grated orange rind.
2
Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
4
Add baking powder to flour and sift 3 times.
5
combine orange juice and lemon juice and add water to make 1 cup.
6
Add small amounts of flour to creamed mixture, alternately with combined fruit juices and water, mixing after each addition until smooth.
7
Pour batter into two deep 9-inch layer pans greased and floured.
8
Bake in moderately hot oven (375F) 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Spread Bonbon Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
10
To make Bonbon Frosting:
11
Let orange rind stand in orange juice 10 minutes, then strain.
12
Cream shortening, butter and salt together.
13
Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.
14
Add melted chocolate and blend.
15
Add remaining sugar, alternately with orange juice, beating until smooth.
16
Add hot cream and beat well.
17
Add just enough cream to make a nice spreading consistency.
18
Makes enough frosting to cover tops and sides of two 9-inch layers.

1666

kcal

Calories

Fat

364

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup Crisco (solid vegetable shortening), ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 orange, rind of, grated, 1 ½ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Orange Bon Bon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Bon Bon Cake

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