Orange Essence Cakes Recipe

Name: Orange Essence Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 2 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or orange juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or orange juice

1
Beat butter in a large mixing bowl at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and honey, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in pecans, vanilla, and orange rind. Spoon batter into 6 greased and floured Bundt-lette pans.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; let cool completely.
4
Return cakes to pans; poke holes in each cake, using a wooden skewer. Slowly pour Grand Marnier Syrup over cakes until all syrup is absorbed. Let stand 30 minutes for cakes to set. Invert cakes onto wire racks.
5
Combine powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier; stir until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup honey, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Orange Essence Cakes 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 Essence Cakes

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