Orange Crunch Cake

Orange Crunch Cake

This orange cake with orange-lemon frosting is loaded with citrus flavor and has a nutty crunch layer baked right in.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
1 2-layer 9-inch cake
Servings:
10

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)

773
Calories
42g
Fat
94g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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