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Orange Crunch Cake

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"A yellow cake loaded with citrus flavor and with a crunch layer baked right in."
Orange Crunch Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 43 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 2 - 9 inch cake layers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
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  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
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  • 1 (16 ounce) can prepared vanilla frosting
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, walnuts and butter. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared pans. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, orange juice and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the orange zest. Pour the mixture evenly over the crunch layer in the pans.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting. Frost (crunch side up) between layers, on top and sides. Arrange orange sections on top, then refrigerate.
  4. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the vanilla frosting until light and fluffy, then mix in the whipped topping. Stir in the orange and lemon zest. Use frosting on completely cooled cake layers.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by CATMANDU 
This is a super cake! I first tried it for a co-workers birthday and it was given thumbs up by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2006 by chellebelle 
The cake and the crunch layers of this cake are delicious and I will make this recipe again.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2004 by 2FEISTY 
This has to be one of the best cake recipes I've ever made! Don't change a thing! I couldn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by LindaT 
This was just delicious. I think next time I'll add more orange zest, but aside from that this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2005 by MELPRES 
Big hit here! The crunch layer in this cake really makes it special. My only recommendation... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by LDP5 
We LOVED this cake. It was light and so delightful. I will make this again and again. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by MARYRIENZI 
This cake was a huge hit in my house!!! It will definitely become a regular feature for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by Sandeelou 
At a recent family dinner I made this cake. In attendance was a former Bakery Chef who thought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by SWEETSUEAL 
I made this for an office function and my co-workers were scaping the bits of the plate after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by Jenni B. 
This cake was delicious!! I made as a sheet cake and loved it! A new favorite. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Orange Crunch Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 773

  • Total Fat: 41.7g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg
  • Sodium: 633mg
  • Total Carbs: 93.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 6.1g

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