Citrus Dream Delight: Orange Icebox Cake Recipe 🍊🍰

Orange Icebox Cake 🍊🍰

Description:
Be sure to use a large plate, as some of the custard is likely to “escape”. For this delightful Orange Icebox Cake, we layer a luscious orange sponge tube cake with creamy orange custard, creating a tantalizing citrus-infused dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Oranges, Citrus, Fruit, Mixer, < 60 Mins, Small Appliance

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 2974.9
• Fat Content: 124.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 70.2g
• Cholesterol Content: 1388.1mg
• Sodium Content: 1474.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 422.2g
• Fiber Content: 3.5g
• Sugar Content: 289.1g
• Protein Content: 49.5g

Yield: 1 cake

Ingredients:

• 1 Orange Sponge Tube Cake (Recipe #75431)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• Zest of 1 orange
• 3 egg whites

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Custard:

   • In the top of a double boiler, beat the egg yolks until smooth.
   • Blend in the sugar, orange zest, and cornstarch until well combined.
   • Stir in the orange juice.
   • Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
   • Allow the mixture to cool completely.

2. Whip the Cream:

   • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and heavy cream together until soft peaks form.

3. Assemble the Cake:

   • Slice the Orange Sponge Tube Cake horizontally into two even layers.
   • Place the bottom layer on a large serving plate.
   • Spread half of the cooled orange custard evenly over the bottom cake layer.
   • Gently place the other cake layer on top of the custard.
   • Spread the remaining custard over the top of the cake, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

4. Chill Overnight:

   • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld together and the custard to set.

5. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Before serving, check if any custard has escaped from the middle of the cake while chilling. If so, simply spoon it back on top.
   • Slice and serve this delightful Orange Icebox Cake to your guests, and watch as they savor every citrus-infused bite.

This Orange Icebox Cake is a refreshing and elegant dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or any time you’re craving a burst of citrus flavor. Enjoy the creamy texture of the custard paired with the light and fluffy orange sponge cake—it’s sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!