Sunshine State Orange Crunch Cake
- Ingredients:22
- Servings:10
- Calories per serving:1610
Sunshine State Orange Crunch Cake
- Ingredients:22
- Servings:10
- Calories per serving:1610
Florida flavors shine in a decadent layer cake, the 2018 Neighborhood to Nation Contest finalist recipe from the South East Region. Gold Medal™ Yellow Cake layers moistened with an orange sauce and frosted with an airy pineapple cream cheese icing are stacked with layers of baked Pillsbury's Best™ Puff Pastry Dough to create a Napoleon-style texture in a truly unique dessert.
Ingredient
Batter
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Orange juice | 9 oz | 1 cup |
| Gold Medal™ Yellow Cake Mix (11152) | 1 lb 12.00 oz | 5 3/4 cups |
| Mandarin orange segments, canned, undrained | 15 oz | 1 3/4 cups |
| Orange extract | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Orange Sauce
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Orange juice | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Cornstarch | ---Value Not Available | 1 1/2 Tbsp |
Puff Pastry Layers
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury’s Best™ Puff Pastry Dough Sheet (05123) | ---Value Not Available | 1 each |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
Almond Lace Cookies
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, unsalted | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Brown sugar, packed | 2.50 oz | 6 Tbsp |
| Light corn syrup | 3.50 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour (12610) | 1 oz | 3 Tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/4 tsp |
| Slivered almonds, ground | 2 oz | 1/2 cup |
Frosting
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, unsalted, softened | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Powdered sugar | 1 lb | 3 1/2 cups |
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 lb 8.00 oz | ---Value Not Available |
| Crushed pineapple, canned, drained | 12 oz | 1 1/3 cups |
| Orange extract | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Garnish
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Batter
Add orange juice and cake mix to bowl of mixer fitted with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed 2 minutes.
Add mandarin oranges and orange extract; mix on low speed 30 seconds.
Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle; mix on low speed an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
Deposit batter in 2 greased, parchment-lined 8-inch round cake pans; bake as directed below until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in pans 10 minutes; remove and cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
33-38 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
38-43 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 16 minutes of baking.
- Orange Sauce
Stir orange juice, sugar and cornstarch together in 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stir frequently.
Remove from heat and cool completely; refrigerate until assembly.
- Puff Pastry Layer
Thaw frozen puff pastry dough sheet, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
Roll out to 18x13-inch rectangle; cut 2, 8-inch diameter circles from opposite corners of sheet.
Cut 2, half-moon shaped circles from remaining dough; transfer pieces to parchment-lined full sheet pan.
Dock each piece and sprinkle with salt; cover with additional paper and place another full sheet pan on top to weigh down puff pastry dough.
Bake as directed below until golden brown; cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
22-26 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
26-30 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 11 minutes of baking.
- Almond Lace Cookies
Add butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to 2-quart saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in flour, vanilla, salt and almonds until well combined.
Line 2, full sheet pans with silpat or parchment paper and place 10, #70 scoops of dough on each.
Bake as directed below until golden brown; cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven |
350°F |
4-6 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
5-8 minutes |
- Frosting
Add butter and powdered sugar to mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment; mix on low speed to combine.
Mix 2 minutes at medium speed.
Divide cream cheese into about 2 oz portions; add a few portions at a time to mixer bowl until combined.
Combine until fluffy. Add pineapple and orange extract; mix until well blended.
- Assembly
Cut the cake rounds in half, horizontally; spread 1/4 cup Orange Sauce on the cut side of each.
Place 1 cake layer on cake plate, cut side UP; frost with approx. 1/2 cup frosting.
Top with a full circle of the Puff Pastry Layer; frost with approx. 1/2 cup frosting.
Place another cake layer on top, cut side DOWN; frost with approx. 1/2 cup frosting.
Top with the other full circle of the Puff Pastry Layer; frost with approx. 1/2 cup frosting.
Top with the third cake layer, cut side UP; frost with approx. 1/2 cup frosting.
Arrange the 2, half-moon Puff Pastry Layer pieces on top; frost with approx. 1/2 cup frosting.
Top with last cake layer, cut side DOWN; frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish
Garnish with Almond Lace Cookies and dust with powdered sugar.
Serve with remaining Orange Sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen if desired. Allow to cool completely after baking. Wrap to seal and freeze; thaw about 20 minutes before assembly. Store Almond Lace Cookies in air-tight container.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories1610
- Total Fat92g
- Protein15g
- Total Carbohydrate179g
- Sugars121g
Servings: 10
Serving Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving Calories : 1610
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 92g | 141% |
| Saturated Fat | 51g | 257% |
| Trans Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179g | 60% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 14% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 121g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 15g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 4&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 7&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 18,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 1c,
- Fats & Oils 10tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice12
