37 Zesty Recipes for Orange Desserts

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37 Zesty Recipes for Orange Desserts2/38 Harvey Wallbanger Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is from my Aunt Martha, who passed away recently at the age of 94. She found ways to substitute the water in almost any cake recipe with vodka or rum. She left this recipe for Harvey Wallbanger Cake taped to her kitchen cabinet and it’s quickly become one of my family’s favorite orange desserts. —Lynda Szczepanik, Highland Park, Illinois 3/38 Orange Sugar Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Eventually I had to start making extra “mistakes” to keep my family happy!

GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don’t come out perfectly. Eventually I had to start making extra “mistakes” to keep my family happy! —Myrrh Wertz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 4/38 Orange Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Orange Cake Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A delightful orange frosting is the

secret to this cake from Kathleen Gingras of Thorold, Ontario

secret to this cake from Kathleen Gingras of Thorold, Ontario. “It is great with a scoop of ice cream,” she suggests. 5/38 Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never had blood oranges until I moved to California. The season is short, so I use them in everything while I can get them. That sweet orange flavor with some brown sugar is a perfect combination. Whenever I have something to go

to, my friends demand that I bring this orange dessert

to, my friends demand that I bring this orange dessert. —Pamela Butkowski, Hermosa Beach, California 6/38 Orange Twists 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Orange Twists Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These soft and sweet twists have a long shelf life. You can make a number of flavor variations with this recipe, including lemon, cherry and almond. I sometimes add a confectioners’ sugar glaze. —Raine Gottess, Lantana, Florida 7/38 Cranberry-Orange Tiramisu 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Orange Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holiday version of tiramisu trades the amaretto and coffee notes of the traditional dessert for the bright, seasonal flavors of cranberries and orange. The combination of orange liqueur and Marsala wine make this a delicious and potent meal-ender. —Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 8/38 Hawaiian Sunset Cake 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it’s so

simple to make that you’ll find yourself baking it often

simple to make that you’ll find yourself baking it often. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the fruity filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. —Kara De la Vega, Suisun City, California 9/38 Orange Ice Cream Test Kitchen Approved Orange Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange zest and juice give this ice cream a bright orange flavor. The summer treat is soft and easy to scoop. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan 10/38 Cranberry-Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Orange Cake with

Lemon Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40

Lemon Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus. This pretty, super moist cake with cranberries in the batter and sometimes, sugared ones on top, was the result! —S. Jade Klope, Paducah, Kentucky 11/38 Sunny Citrus Cheesecake 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange desserts don’t need to be just orange. This

beautiful cheesecake also uses lemon and lime to create a triple-layer treat that’s worth the effort. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 12/38 Orange Dream Angel Food Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Angel Food Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.—Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania 13/38 Orange-Pistachio Divinity

Store-bought versions just can’t compare!

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 4 dozen (1-1/3 pounds) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Old-fashioned divinity candy is even yummier with a hint of refreshing orange zest and bits of crunchy pistachios. Store-bought versions just can’t compare! —Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin 14/38 Citrus Cornmeal Cake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Citrus Cornmeal Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornmeal adds a rustic quality to this delicate dessert flavored with citrus and almond. It’s

Now I do the same for my family

sure to be a staple in your recipe collection and also makes a great holiday party hostess gift. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California 15/38 Orange Ricotta Cake Roll 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now I do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our special-occasion dinners. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California 16/38 Orange Cream Pops 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

The two-tone treats deliver a citrusy

Total Time 10 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a lower-fat alternative to pops filled with ice cream, try this citrus novelty. The tangy orange flavor will make your taste buds tingle, while the silky smooth texture offers cool comfort. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 17/38 Chocolate Orange Rounds 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 9 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I send these chocolate orange cookies to family and friends in other areas of the country. The two-tone treats deliver a citrusy

taste of the Sunshine State

taste of the Sunshine State. —Geordyth Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida 18/38 Chipotle-Orange Baklava 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Citrus, cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers make my version of this flaky, sweet pastry so unique. It’s really rich, so a little goes a long way. —Christine Neary, Portland, Oregon 19/38 Pistachio Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JONATHAN MELENDEZ FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This wonderful pistachio cookie

They’re one of my favorite holiday cookies

recipe is fun to make and everyone will be impressed with how pretty the green coloring is. They’re one of my favorite holiday cookies. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas 20/38 Cranberry-Orange Pound Cake 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At the summer tourist resort my husband and I operate in Ontario, we prepare all the meals for our guests, so I’m always trying out new recipes. —Sheree Swistun, Winnipeg, Manitoba 21/38 Marinated Oranges 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME

Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn’t want all the calories or fat from the cake—and the oranges are a good dessert all by themselves! The dash of vanilla extract brings out the fruit’s sweetness. —Carol Poindexter, Norridge, Illinois 22/38 Orange Chocolate Mousse Mirror Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Orange Chocolate Mousse Mirror Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A shiny, mirrorlike orange

When I want to spread some cheer, I’ll bake up a double batch to share

glaze covers a chocolate mousse cake to create a delicious showstopping dessert your guests will be talking about for weeks to come.—Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin 23/38 Orange Crispies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Crispies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Add a splash of little sunshine to your cookie jar with this recipe. When I want to spread some cheer, I’ll bake up a double batch to share. —Ruth Gladstone, Brunswick, Maryland 24/38 Orange Buttermilk Cupcakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR

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