This orange cake with orange-lemon frosting is loaded with citrus flavor and has a nutty crunch layer baked right in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
- 1 (16 ounce) can prepared vanilla frosting
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans. Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, walnuts, and butter. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared pans. Set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix, water, orange juice, and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in orange zest. Pour mixture evenly over crunch layer in the pans.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting. Frost (crunch-side up) between layers, on top and sides. Arrange mandarin orange segments on top; refrigerate.
Step 4
To make frosting: In a medium bowl, beat vanilla frosting until light and fluffy; mix in whipped topping. Stir in orange and lemon zest. Use frosting on completely cooled cake layers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 773 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat42g | 53% |
Saturated Fat15g | 76% |
Cholesterol81mg | 27% |
Sodium606mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate94g | 34% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars65g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C21mg | 107% |
Calcium104mg | 8% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium185mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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