Orange Supreme Cake
- 1 pkg. Duncan Hines Deluxe lemon cake mix
- 1 Tbsp. grated coconut
- 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel, divided
- 1 c. evaporated milk, undiluted
- 1/3 c. plus 3/4 c. orange juice, divided
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 c. Crisco oil
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp. each vanilla extract and almond extract
- toasted almonds and mandarin orange segments (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
- Combine dry cake mix, coconut, 1 tablespoon orange peel, evaporated milk, 1/3 cup orange juice, 3 eggs and oil in large mixer bowl.
- Mix cake as directed on package. Divide batter evenly in 2 layer pans; bake at 350u0b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.
- Refrigerate for ease in splitting.
- For orange filling, beat 3 eggs until blended in saucepan.
- Stir in sugar, 3/4 cup orange juice and 1 tablespoon orange peel.
- Cook; stir over low heat until thick.
- Cool.
- Whip cream until stiff. Fold whipped cream, vanilla extract and almond extract into egg mixture.
- Split each layer into 2 thin layers.
- Spread filling between layers and on top of cake.
- Decorate with mandarin orange segments and toasted almonds, if desired.
- Refrigerate.
cake mix, grated coconut, orange peel, milk, orange juice, eggs, crisco oil, sugar, whipping cream, vanilla, almonds
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=2645 (may not work)