They make a nice treat for breakfast or brunch. Thanks so much for sharing. This is one of the easiest cakes you’ll ever bake! Hi Frances, Yes, I think this recipe can be made in any kind of cake pan, you will just need to adjust the baking time. I chose to make mine in a bundt pan because a glaze doesn’t require any butter or shortening unlike frosting recipes. I have check the center after bake, the pick does come out clean and the top looks brown already. This cake is my finale to our Italian Christmas Eve dinner. These bars make great snacks, but can also be served for dessert. Thanks for the reply. Adding peaches to the glaze sounds delicious! That being said, the cakes we’re GREAT! I just found a new go to recipe for vanilla cake!! Add the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts. It's a regular on our table, and not just at Thanksgiving. Thank you! Hi Kwan, (+/- 90% of carrot is water). —Elinor Townsend, North Grafton, MassachusettsGet RecipeTaste of HomeOrange Spritz CookiesBrown sugar gives these spritz cookies a lovely light caramel tint. Vanilla cakes from scratch tend to be the most notoriously dry. How will this cake be covered in buttercream frosting? I prefer to simplify the recipe by using either one if the result is satisfactory. Extra virgin Olive oils from Spain will range in flavor from fruity to pungent to bitter, and everywhere in between! Pro tip: I used ground almonds here since they’re readily available at the grocery store, however, feel free to substitute your favorite nut. With the glaze on top, you really get that bright citrus kick and those almonds give it a beautiful texture. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Thank you so much!! This cake definitely has a unique texture, it reminds me of something between a pound cake & a shortcake. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through in every bite.Get RecipeTaste of HomeArctic Orange PieThis frosty orange pie is so easy to make. (You see, that is very hard to claim which is the best carrot cake recipe. Best regards, The cakes should be at room temperature before you remove them from the pan. Stored in this manner, cupcakes can last about five to seven days. Thank you for your wonderful cake baking guides. This home-style carrot cake recipe is simple, straightforward, without cream in between layers, only with cream cheese topping and make use of my glass casserole dish for baking. KP Kwan. Why? I know there are hundreds of easy carrot cakes recipes on the internet (and recipe books). —Norma Poole, Auburndale, FloridaGet RecipeTaste of HomeCranberry Orange Almond Quick BreadYou can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. But I feel my cake looks wet, not really being wet physically. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, OntarioGet RecipeTaste of HomeOrange Slice CookiesSoft candy orange slices are a refreshing addition to these crispy vanilla chip cookies from Britt Strain, Idaho Falls, Idaho. You can use all-purpose flour. You can omit the nutmeg if you do not like the flavor. I need to make a pumpkin shaped birthday cake for a little boy. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Beat the butter and cream cheese until it is smooth. A quick and easy to follow recipe. It has that tangy Florida citrus flavor and isn't any more difficult to make than a two-layer cake. You can also check out these desserts that take 30 minutes start to finish. Will the amount of cinnamon remains the same if nutmeg is omitted? —Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, WisconsinGet RecipeTaste of HomeOrange Ricotta Cake RollI come from a big Italian family where my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Recipes that utilize oil, sour cream or buttermilk typically tend to be moist. We are two sisters who are pretty much opposites but we both LOVE baking! —Ruth Rumple, Rockford, OhioGet RecipeTaste of HomeCranberry-Orange BarsMy mother has had this recipe for years. Love citrus? Hi Judy, I’m glad the cake recipe works for you, thanks for sharing! Thanks for sharing!!