It has been raining here forever! Okay, maybe not forever, but, for a long time. I would love to see the sun right now.
Sunshine
How about some blue skies for a change?
Blue Skies
For today, I may just have to make do with an Orange Sunshine Cake
Orange Sunshine Cake
Okay, now I feel better!
Today we are joining: Hooked on Fridays at Hooked on Houses and Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.
When he made a decree for the rain,
and a way for the lightning of the thunder
Job 28:26
Today’s Lagniappe: Orange Sunshine Cake
A little piece of sunshine on a plate!
1 pouch Betty Crocker supermoist Jello cake mix
1 jar (10 oz.) orange marmalade
2 tsp. grated orange peel
Glaze below
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 12 cup Bundt cake pan. Prepare cake mix as directed on package except decrease water to 1 cup and add marmalade and orange peel. Bake until cake pulls away from side of pan and springs back when lightly touched in center, 45-50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Spread with glaze, allowing some to drizzle down side. Garnish with mint leaves and orange peel if desired.
Glaze:
Start with 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons orange juice. Blend until smooth. May add more of each for more glaze. Also add a small amount of orange peel if desired.
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I’m confused about the cake mix this cake starts off with, is it a yellow or white cake mix? Do you follow the directions of the manufacturer on the box, plus add the other ingredients? I can’t find any such exact cake mix on Betty Crocker’s site.
Yummy and I like easy too!
Joyce
Sounds really tasty!
LOVE your blue sky shots!
Christi, your cake looks scrumptious. I’ll bet it’s as tasty as it is delicious. I love that it is so easy to make. Have a great day.
Christi..What flavor cake mix do you start out with? Yellow, or white? I use Duncan Hines Orange Supreme Cake mix for my Necterine cake recipe. It is very similar to yours. Can I post it here or would you rather me send it to you through email?
I just bought two mini bundt pans and would like to try them and this cake recipe sounds perfect. I can also use my mini loaf pans too. I keep thinking if I make smaller size cakes, we won’t pig out as much. Wishful thinking; there’s a method to my madness!
I made an Orange necterine cake that is good. Will have to send you the recipe. Very similar. Orange peel? Can I use the zest that comes in a jar from McCormick’s spice section instead of buying an orange to get the fresh peel/zest?
Wow, you take some lovely photos!
Christi, I’ve never seen this recipe! It looks incredible. And yes I am going to try it. Thanks.
Debbie
Yuuuuuuuummmm. I just love the sound of it.
Visiting from Julia’s party. 
Mmmm. Something called Orange Sunshine Cake has got to be good! So glad you could join my party today. Have a wonderful weekend!
Love your sunshine everywhere! Gorgeous photos!
Debbykay @ Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm
I talked to my son who lives in San Diego (perfect weather and always sunshine) and told him we were having a cool rainy day. He was envious of a rainy day!
I know how you feel — it rained pretty much all summer long here. At least September has been relatively dry and warm so far
Hope you have sunny skies heading your way
Kelly @ DesignTies
Well, let me just say…O, HONEY!! I can not WAIT to make this delicious and beautiful cake…Ummm it sounds so so good…Thanks so much for the recipe.
This looks so nice and tasty! Baking on a rainy day is always special. Eating a slice of cake while enjoying a cup of tea is awesome.
I love the neat cakes that start with the box mixes but end up something special!
This is the perfect dessert for a rainy Southern day. I love the addition of the marmalade!
This sounds good — I’ll have to try it!
Christi-We could certainly use some sunshine here–in a cake or anywhere else! It looks and sounds delicious and the cake plate reminds me of mine (which was my grandmother’s). beautiful!