Cointreau Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cake Recipe 🍰
Description:
Indulge in the sinful delight of Cointreau Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cake! This cake is not only sinfully delicious but also incredibly moist, thanks to the luscious glaze that seeps into every crumb. Perfect for any occasion, this cake pairs wonderfully with a special coffee infused with Cointreau, adding an extra touch of elegance to your dessert experience.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Vanilla instant pudding mix |
1 | Egg |
4 | Cointreau liqueur |
1/2 | Cup sugar |
1/2 | Cup butter |
1/2 | Cup orange juice |
1 | Box yellow cake mix |
1/2 | Cup fresh raspberries |
1/4 | Cup orange peel |
1 1/2 | Cups oil |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 566.8
- Fat: 28.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
- Sodium: 580.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 74.6g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugar: 54.4g
- Protein: 5.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan lightly.
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Mix together the vanilla instant pudding mix, eggs, Cointreau liqueur, sugar, butter, orange juice, and yellow cake mix in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
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Beat the mixture well for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy.
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Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by boiling together sugar, butter, orange juice, and Cointreau in a saucepan for approximately 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Pour the warm glaze over the cake while it’s still warm, allowing it to soak into the cake.
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To serve, top each slice of the cake with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of orange peel for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Serving Suggestions:
This Cointreau Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cake is best enjoyed alongside a cup of freshly brewed coffee infused with a splash of Cointreau, enhancing the rich flavors of the cake. Serve it as a delightful dessert for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings on any weeknight. Enjoy the moist and decadent texture of this cake that will surely leave everyone craving for more!