Orange Crush Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Orange Crush Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion. Bursting with the zesty freshness of oranges, this cake is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Whether it’s for a potluck, a springtime gathering, or even a festive Christmas celebration, this cake is sure to be a hit. With a crunchy graham cracker base and a fluffy orange-infused sponge, every bite is a taste sensation!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 397.2
- Fat: 22.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 53.7mg
- Sodium: 427.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.1g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 28.5g
- Protein: 4.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orange zest
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package (18.25 ounces) orange cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions:
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Prepare Crunchy Layer:
- In a 2-quart bowl, combine cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, margarine, water, egg, and orange zest.
- Mix until crumbly.
- Divide the mixture in half.
- Press half of the mixture into each of two 9-inch greased round cake pans.
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Prepare Cake Batter:
- In a 3-quart bowl, use a mixer at low speed to blend together the cake mix, instant pudding mix, eggs, orange juice, and vegetable oil until moistened.
- Beat for 2 minutes at high speed until well combined and smooth.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the cake batter evenly over the layers of crunchy mixture in the cake pans.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pans and allow them to cool completely on wire racks.
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Prepare Frosting:
- In a small bowl, mix together the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Place one layer of the cake, crunchy side up, on a serving plate.
- Spread 1/4 of the frosting evenly over the top of the cake layer.
- Top with the second layer of cake, also crunchy side up.
- Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the Orange Crush Cake into 16 pieces and serve to your delighted guests.
- Enjoy the burst of citrus flavor and the delightful crunch of the graham cracker crust in every bite!
This Orange Crush Cake is not only delicious but also easy to make, making it a perfect dessert option for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So gather your ingredients and get ready to delight your taste buds with this irresistible dessert!
