Orange Delight Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Delight Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 1 1/3 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 2/3 cup shortening; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup water; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 5 tablespoons water; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons orange zest
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups white sugar
5 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 8 inch cake pans.
2
Sift together into a large bowl the cake flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoons salt. Add grated orange rind, shortening, orange juice, and 1/3 cup water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes with an electric mixer, scraping bowl while beating. Add two whole eggs and beat batter for 2 more minutes. Beat in the lemon juice. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and let cool. Frost with Double Boiler Icing or whipped cream. Sprinkle cake with grated orange rind and finely chopped nuts or coconut.
4
To Make Double Boiler Icing: In the top of a double boiler put; the 2 egg whites, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, 5 tablespoons water, 1/8 teaspoon salt, light corn syrup, and cream of tartar. Place over boiling water and beat until blended. Cook mixture beating constantly until mixture will stand in peaks. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Continue beating until of spreading consistency, about 5 minutes. Spread onto cooled cake.

1030

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour, 1 1/3 cups white sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Orange Delight 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 Delight Cake

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