What do you do when you have an about to expire pot of cream in the fridge and are going away for the weekend so have no chance to use it? Why, make this Orange Sour Cream Cake recipe on Taste.com, of course!
For a cake that was made for a very pragmatic reason, it tasted really good. As I always do, I took it to work, and several people told me how much they liked it. When I get positive feedback, I know I'm on a winner.
The recipe calls for sour cream, but I used plain old whipping cream - it worked just fine. I made a simple water icing instead of the icing called for in the recipe, and that also worked fine - a hint of sweetness without being over the top. For good measure, I used dessicated coconut to decorate the cake.
Have a great weekend folks!
Orange Cream Cake just sounds irresistible and delicious. It looks so sweet and nice sitting there like that...I wish that piece was for me!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an excellent use of ingredients! And I hope you enjoy your weekend away (if it is this weekend).
ReplyDeleteJanuary is always a time for me to use up leftover ingredients in the freezer and the cupboards, so I'm all about pragmatism right now. This recipe sounds like a delicious way to do that! There aren't enough recipes using oranges - they give such a great flavour.
ReplyDeleteGaye, this looks like such a moist and delicious cake - I love to use oranges in my baking as well and I know I would have really enjoyed a slice of your cake with a nice cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
Andrea
It's often these "Quick! I need a recipe" bakes that turn out the best - love the sugar crust on the top too
ReplyDeleteVery thrifty. I love orange cake, it is usually moist!!
ReplyDeleteIf there is one thing I like about this time of year, and believe me with this chill in the air there aren't many, it's citrus anything! It just has a way of brightening up a day no matter how cold, dark, and gloomy.
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks lovely Gaye and I am sure it was a day brightener for your co-workers.
Thank you so much for sharing...
Oh my gosh, your cake looks delicious! I haven't had an orange cake in years and want to try this recipe. It sounds good and easy too!
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