[www.keralites.net] Orange Marmalade Cake

Cook time: 45 Min

Prep time: 20 Min

Serves: 15 depends on how it is cut

 

 

Ingredients

 

CAKE;

3 c cake flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 c butter softened

2 c sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten slightly

1 Tbsp orange zest, grated

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 c buttermilk, room temperature (this is what makes the cake heavy and moist)

 

ORANGE SYRUP;

1 c fresh orange juice

1/4 c sugar

FILLING

1 (12 oz) jar(s) orange marmalade

 

FROSTING;

3/4 c heavy cream, chilled

3 Tbsp sugar

3/4 c sour cream, chilled ( you choose fat free or lowfat or whatever because you are eating this) but we know what the recipe calls for ) this is not something you will be eating every month so go for it if you have came this far.

 

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325*. Butter 2 round 9" cake pans, line with paper, butter and flour. Sift soda and salt, set aside. Beat butter with mixer until smooth

2. Add sugar and beat until fluffy; add eggs, zest, and vanilla.

3. Beat in 1/2 of dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until combined well, add rest.

4. Divide batter into two pans; tap to remove air bubbles.

5. Bake 45 minutes or until done;

6. Place on wire racks and cool in pans 20 minutes.

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