Orange Marmalade Drizzle Cake with Candied Oranges.
If you love the flavour of orange it's in every element of this cake from the edible decorations, the warm syrup oozing through every crumb and the marmalade stirred through the batter.
What's not to like?
My husband dislikes any cake that is not naturally moist but this uses the syrup from making the candied oranges as the drizzle. Nothing goes to waste. Making the candied oranges at the same time as the cake means that the cake will quickly soak up the yummy syrup.
I was given some lovely preserves as a present and one of them was orange marmalade with gin. The shreds of orange zest were really tangy so I thought they would go with a drizzle cake. Of course, you could use any marmalade or leave it out too. I used a standard Victoria sponge mix ratio and added a generous amount of marmalade to the mix. You could just grate some zest but this method is great for a store cupboard cake.
I used seedless satsumas as I wanted an even pattern on the cake. You could change the recipe to use lemon and lime too or just leave out the decoration. So, here's Orange Marmalade Drizzle Cake with Candied Oranges!
This cake is delicious served warm from the oven. If you are feeling naughty you could add a dollop of cream or some custard. In the unlikely event of having any left over store it covered then warm a slice in the microwave for a treat!
If you love drizzle cakes you might like my Lemon Drizzle Muffins.
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Orange Marmalade Drizzle Cake with Candied Oranges
Ingredients
For the syrup and candied oranges
- 3 mandarins sliced
- 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 175 g soft brown sugar
- 175 ml water
For the cake
- 170 g cooking spread
- 170 g soft brown sugar
- 170 g self raising flour
- 3 medium eggs
- extra spread for lining tin
Instructions
- Grease a 19cm/71/2 inch springform cake tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment. Preheat the oven to 180 C.
- Make the cake by creaming together the spread and sugar then add the eggs one at a time, beating in well.
- Mix in the marmalade and fold in the flour.
- Turn the mixture into the tin and bake for about 50 minutes until a skwewer comes out clean.
- In the meantime put the orange slices in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes then carefully transfer the orange slices into iced water.
- In a frying pan add the sugar, water and orange juice and gently heat until the sugar dissolves then add the orange slices in a single layer.
- Leave the orange slices in the syrup until they are very soft, turning occasionally without boiling. This should take about 30-40 minutes.
- When the cake is cooked remove the tin immediately and place on a plate with an edge. Use a skewer to poke holes then arrange the slices over the cake and pour the syrup all over.
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Amanda
Thanks Beth. It's really very orangey!
Amanda
Thanks Patty!
Amanda
Thanks Tracy. I'm glad you liked it!
Amanda
Thanks Jill. I hope you enjoy it.
Jill
Such a lovely looking cake. I'm impressed that it has so few ingredients. I'll have to try it!
Tracy
This cake was so good. Mine didn't turn out as pretty as yours, but it sure was tasty!
Patty
Orange is my favorite flavor in desserts, this cake looks so good with all these candied oranges, thanks for the recipe!
Beth Neels
I so want a piece of this delicious cake, I can not even express it in words! Orange is one of my favorite flavors for baked goods! I can't wait to try this! Thanks for the recipe, Amanda!
Amanda
Thanks Eden!
Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme
Love a good citrus cake. This one looks gorgeous with those candied oranges!
Amanda
Thanks Alexis. I agree with you - the candied oranges really do make it look special!
Alexis
Oh this looks absolutely delicious! I've never thought to put candied oranges on the top of a cake but it's gorgeous!
Amanda
Thanks Geetha. I love orange in everything too. The candied oranges are so good and easy to do. In France it's popular to dip candied peel in chocolate, it's delicious!
Amanda
Thanks Julie. I love the candied oranges too... I ate the leftovers myself! I was really pleased with the orange colour as well.
Amanda
Thanks so much Megala. It's definitely scrumptious with all the oozy orangey syrup!
Julie Wunder
YOu had me at cake with candied oranges! What a gorgeous flavor combination. This cake is pretty enough for any holiday table! LOVE!
Amanda
Thanks Nicole! You are right, the smell of the oranges simmering in the pan is really Christmassy too. Maybe I should add some cinnamon next time as well!
Nicole
I do love orange flavoured desserts, and I can just imagine the beautiful citrus aroma wafting through the kitchen. I'd love to try this with a big scoop of ice cream!
Geetha Priyanka
Anything with orange is a win win dish at my home, I am sure this recipe too will enter the list. I am totally loving the idea of candied oranges....
Megala
Wow, gorgeous cake! Looks super soft, spongy & scrumptious!