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Golden Orange Cake Using Basic Cake Mix

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This Golden Orange Cake transforms a basic cake mix into a sophisticated, moist dessert bursting with citrus flavor. By adding buttermilk, fresh orange peel, and vanilla, the batter gains a tender crumb and aromatic depth. The inclusion of golden raisins and chopped walnuts adds delightful texture and natural sweetness, making every bite satisfying and complex. Topped with a simple yet elegant orange glaze, this cake is perfect for afternoon tea or holiday gatherings.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 1257.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Golden Orange Cake transforms a basic cake mix into a sophisticated, moist dessert bursting with citrus flavor. By adding buttermilk, fresh orange peel, and vanilla, the batter gains a tender crumb and aromatic depth. The inclusion of golden raisins and chopped walnuts adds delightful texture and natural sweetness, making every bite satisfying and complex. Topped with a simple yet elegant orange glaze, this cake is perfect for afternoon tea or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
  • Basic Cake Mix
  • Buttermilk
  • Sugar
  • Baking soda
  • Butter or margarine
  • Eggs
  • Grated orange peel
  • Vanilla extract
  • Golden raisins
  • Walnuts, chopped
  • Butter or margarine, melted (for glaze)
  • Powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • Grated orange peel (for glaze)
  • Orange juice (for glaze)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    Grease and flour a 9-cup bundt pan or a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  3. 3
    In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, sugar, baking soda, butter, eggs, grated orange peel, and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Beat on low speed, scraping the bowl constantly, for 30 seconds.
  5. 5
    Increase speed to medium and beat, scraping the bowl occasionally, for 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in the golden raisins and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. 7
    Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  8. 8
    Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. 11
    For the glaze, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, and grated orange peel in a small bowl.
  12. 12
    Stir in orange juice, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired drizzling consistency is reached.
  13. 13
    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1257.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.6g43%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 141.4mg48%
Sodium 213.0mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 231.8g78%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 81.1g
Protein 26.5g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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