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Spiced Orange Cake [by Tammy]

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Recently, I've discovered a whole new love for oranges.  I guess I could thank my cold for that.  Drinking gallons of green tea boiled with orange zest probably had something to do with it...I digress, I feel like new, like I'm on top of the world and now I am ready to celebrate with this cake.

This cake is moist and soft with a light crunchy coating on top and sweet and spiced oranges on the side.  It is heavenly, to say the least.  Each bite is like a taste of Autumn 🙂


Orange Cake

1½ cups flour

¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
Juice of Spiced Oranges (Recipe as follows below)
Spiced Oranges
2 oranges - zested, peeled, chopped
1 tablespoon mixed berry marmalade
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
Crumble Topping
½ cup flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup oats
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange zest
Glaze
¼ cup confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Butter an 8-inch cake plate and set aside.
In a small bowl mix together all ingredients for the spiced oranges.  Strain and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Save the juice of the spiced oranges for the cake.
In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda and baking powder.  Using your stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy.  Add the egg and milk until well incorporated, then gradually add the dry ingredients until the batter becomes smooth and thick.  Lastly, fold in the strained juice of the spiced oranges.
Smooth batter into the cake plate and evenly top with crumble.  You may have some leftover which is always perfect to use for morning muffins or another cake.  Just store the leftover crumble in an air tight container.
Bake for about 35 minutes or until the cake tester comes out clean.  Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
In a small bowl whisk confectioner's sugar and milk until a nice thick glaze forms.  Drizzle this over the cake and let set.
Serve with chilled oranges and of course, enjoy.
 
Toodles,
Tammy<3

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  1. Miz Helen says

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoy your new Red Plate.
    Miz Helen

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  2. Diane Balch says

    The spices for the orange sound amazing. Thanks for sharing this cake with us on foodie friday.

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  3. Chatty Crone says

    That looks very good - and I have never seen a cake make with oranges - very unique - I think I'll try it! sandie

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  4. Miz Helen says

    This cake looks amazing and I can't wait to taste it! Thanks so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday and enjoy your Thanksgiving week!
    Come Back Soon
    Miz Helen

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  5. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    Thanks, I love this recipe. Hugs, Marty

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    • Tammy says

      Marty thank you for the invite, just linked up! 😀 So glad you stopped by to visit!

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  7. Shawna Williams says

    Wow, I bet your kitchen smelled so good while this was baking. Thank you for sharing it on our Four Seasons Blog Hop. Pinning now.

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    • Tammy says

      That's what I love the most about this cake! There is nothing quite as wonderful as the smell of oranges ^_^ Thank you for the pin! 😀

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  8. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    Hi Tammy, I love this cake and probably because it has that gorgeous crunch on the top. I love oranges and thankfully I haven't had a cold. 🙂

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    • Tammy says

      Thank you, Maureen. It never fails I catch something every year :/ but this cake will make anyone feel better if I may say so myself 😉

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  9. Rosita Vargas says

    Perfecto cake se ve muy saludable me gustarìa probar,abrazos.

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    • Tammy says

      Aww thank you, Rosita! ^_^ So good to hear from you. Wishing you a wonderful weekend~

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  10. Tanya Walton says

    Sounds wonderful Tammy. I made orange meringue last week and although it doesn't have the 'zing' that you get with lemon it was really nice. Maybe you should give it a go. I substituted the three lemons for one large orange and added no sugar the the orange curd for the base.

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    • Tammy says

      Tanya, that sounds wonderful...I would like to try it very much...that's a really creative idea. So good to hear from you. xo

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