Orange Shower Cake Recipe | My Childhood Love

One of my favorite fruit cakes that I make frequently. Making it so easy & its taste is heavenly. When I made it for the very first time I was a school student & it was my father’s birthday. A very special day for me. I wanted to surprise him but I didn’t have any money to buy a gift for him. My mother suggested to me I should bake a cake for him. It will be the best surprise for him. Since I was too young my mother helped me with the measurement of the ingredients. Because I wanted to make something special I decided to make some fusion with the cake. That was the first time I thought I would add some orange to my cake in different ways. Oranges are my father’s favorite fruit so I picked them to create something different.

My parents were astonished when the cake arrived and they loved it. The cake tasted too good. Since then, I’ve prepared the cake at least once every two to three months because my family and friends adore it and keep asking me to make it.

A Wonderful Party Dessert:

This orange shower cake is something I almost always make for special occasions because my friends and family adore it. It adds a tasty and amazing kick to our dessert table. Its sweet and sour flavor makes us feel more satisfied after a hefty dinner. Desserts are essential for completing a celebration, and if the dessert has a tangy kick, it feels very refreshing. I recommend making this orange shower cake for your next party, and I am sure that you will be impressed.

I’m sharing the recipe for orange shower cake here.

Ingredients:

For Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 medium fresh orange juice
• 1 Tsp. orange essence
• 2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. of powdered milk
• 1 Tbsp. of honey
• Pinch of salt
• Half a tsp. of baking powder
• Pinch of baking soda
• 1 large peeled & small cut orange
• 2 Tbsp. of orange tutti-frutti

For Orange Shower:

• 4 Large fresh orange juice
• 1 Cup of water
• 1 Cup of sugar
• 1 Medium fresh lime juice
• Orange food color (Optional)
• 3 Tbsp. of cornflower
• Half a cup of water

For More Deliciousness:

• 2 Cups of whipped cream (For garnishing & it tastes yummy with the cake)

Equipment:

• 1 large bowl for mixing
• 2 medium mixing bowls
• 1 small mixing bowl
• A strainer
• A hand-whisking machine
• Measurement cups & spoons
• 1 large cake pan for baking
• 1 piece of parchment paper shaped as the cake pan
• 1 large stick to check if the cake is perfectly done or not
• 1 medium saucepan

Instructions:

Cake Preparation:

1. First, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and milk powder.
2. Take the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
3. Whisk the egg whites in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the egg yolks and whisk for another 2 minutes.
5. Add half of the sugar and whisk for 2 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and whisk for another 2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.
6. Add the melted butter, salt, and honey and mix thoroughly.
7. Add the orange essence and mix it.
8. Now add the flour preparation to the egg mixture and mix it in softly.
9. Lastly, add the diced orange and tutti-frutti.
10. Take the cake pan place the parchment paper and grace with some melted butter.
11. Now, add the batter and tap the pan to ensure there is no air in the batter.
12. Preheat the oven to 300°F for 10 minutes, then bake for 1.30 to 2 hours, or until the cake is perfectly baked. (To check if the cake is done or not, place the stick in the center of the cake; if it comes out clear, the cake is perfectly done.)

Orange Shower Preparation:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients (except corn flour) and half a cup of water.
2. In a small bowl, combine cornflower and half a cup of water and well mix.
3. Take the saucepan and heat the orange juice mixture.
4. When it reaches boiling point, add the cornflower mix and continue to mix; do not add all of the cornflower mix at once; instead, add a tiny quantity and repeat 3 to 4 times. (Don’t stop mixing).
5. Stop cooking when the mixture thickens, similar to when it cools and becomes jelly-like.

Assemble:

1. Glaze the cake with the warmed orange mixture.
2. Add some whipped cream and your favorite chopped dried or freshly cut fruits as garnish.
3. Enjoy this incredible orange shower cake.

Substitute:

• Make the cake with lemon instead of orange.
• If you choose not to use tutti-frutti, you can use only orange pulp.

Take Note: When you follow the steps to pour the orange mixture over the cake, try to keep the cake and mixture warm.

What to Serve With:

Vanilla Ice Cream: This amazing orange shower cake itself is a gem. Its tangy & sweet taste is wonderful I really love this cake in my evening snack or after a heavy dinner as a yummy dessert. However, if you want it soggier & chilled you can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This combination will melt your mouth amazingly.

Recently I made an orange shower cake just to enjoy with my family. I am sharing the pictures of that cake clicked by my younger niece & he also decorated the cake in his own way…Though the cake looks not so good because of the decoration trust me guys it’s too delicious.

Please don’t judge the taste by its looks…the look is given by a little boy with his tiny hands…I hope you guys will understand.

Cheers to Fusion Cooking!