Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe

Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe
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Our Test Kitchen staff concludes this fast-to-fix feast with slices of delicate orange cake topped with a dreamy citrus sauce and colorful fruit.

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  • 12-16 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
  • 3/4 to 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
  • 3/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
  • 3 drops red food coloring, optional
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Blueberries, sliced peaches, strawberries and kiwifruit

Directions

  • Drain oranges, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough orange juice to measure 1-3/4 cups. set aside. Finely chop oranges; drain well and set aside.
  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions, add the orange extract and food coloring if desired with the water. Fold in the chopped oranges. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake according to package directions.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually add the reserved orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature. Slice cake; serve with fruit and orange sauce. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Orange Angel Food Cake published in Quick Cooking July/August 2003, p8

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Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by marybrehm

This sounds delicious! Can the cake be frozen? Even if I serve this for a dinner party, there will be some leftover. Thanks.

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