Hooked on Southern Sunshine

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
Sunshine

How about some blue skies for a change?

blue skies
Blue Skies

For today, I may just have to make do with an Orange Sunshine Cake

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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23 responses to “Hooked on Southern Sunshine”

  1. Betty 819 Avatar
    Betty 819

    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.

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  3. Joyce Avatar

    Yummy and I like easy too!
    Joyce

  4. SnoWhite Avatar

    Sounds really tasty!

  5. Fifi Flowers Avatar

    LOVE your blue sky shots!

  6. Mary Avatar

    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.

  7. Betty 819 Avatar
    Betty 819

    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?

  8. Betty 819 Avatar
    Betty 819

    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!

  9. Betty 819 Avatar
    Betty 819

    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?

  10. ButterYum Avatar

    Wow, you take some lovely photos!

  11. Debbie Avatar

    Christi, I’ve never seen this recipe! It looks incredible. And yes I am going to try it. Thanks.
    Debbie

  12. Amanda @ Serenity Now Avatar

    Yuuuuuuuummmm. I just love the sound of it. ๐Ÿ™‚ Visiting from Julia’s party. ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. Julia @ Hooked on Houses Avatar

    Mmmm. Something called Orange Sunshine Cake has got to be good! So glad you could join my party today. Have a wonderful weekend! ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm Avatar

    Love your sunshine everywhere! Gorgeous photos!

    Debbykay @ Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm

  15. Porch Days Avatar

    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!

  16. DesignTies Avatar

    I know how you feel — it rained pretty much all summer long here. At least September has been relatively dry and warm so far ๐Ÿ™‚

    Hope you have sunny skies heading your way ๐Ÿ™‚

    Kelly @ DesignTies

  17. bj Avatar

    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.

  18. Kate Avatar

    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.

  19. Bobbie Avatar

    I love the neat cakes that start with the box mixes but end up something special!

  20. Gollum Avatar
    Gollum

    This is the perfect dessert for a rainy Southern day. I love the addition of the marmalade!

  21. Linderhof Avatar

    This sounds good — I’ll have to try it!

  22. susan Avatar

    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!

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