Since John doesn't like frosting or glazes on his cakes and I do, I decided to divide the batter into three small bundt pans and one larger one to save for later. In Matt's notes he writes that the cake only needs a light dusting of confectioners' sugar, but he also includes a recipe for an orange glaze. So, I left one of the small bundts plain, dusted one with confectioners' sugar, and made a light orange glaze for the third. This gave us an opportunity to taste all three versions and I have to say that although all of them were delicious, our favorite was the one with the orange glaze. Yes, even John liked the one with the glaze! I think largely because the orange flavor in the plain one is so subtle. When I make this again I will probably add a few drops of orange oil to intensify the orange flavor.
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Isnt' this a delicious cake?! You're right.. the orange flavor is pretty subtle. I made this for a pot luck at work a few weeks ago and it was loved by many! I think the glaze adds just a little bit more to the overall flavor.
ReplyDeleteOrange and olive oil sounds like a great combination. Great way to start Sunday and end the week:)
ReplyDeleteI love the little bundts! I think this is a go to recipe for me as well.
ReplyDeleteElaine-could not agree more! Your cake looks perfect--so moist and delicious! I have not tried the glaze yet...only the conf sugar...sounds like I need to try it if John liked it! Ha! I have been making this on and off since January..it's one of our favorites. BTW-love your tablecloth & plate! xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Yes, it definitely needs the glaze - and so glad John approved. :) The mini bundts are adorable and so fitting for your presentation. So elegant! Glad you enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteI also thought the glaze made it, with fresh squeezed juice from farmer's market oranges. Yummy. Yours are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMy husband does not like glaze or icing either but I think I should try the orange glaze, if your husband like it. Maybe. it will work for me too.
ReplyDeleteI also made minis. I will have to remember your trick, making them differently.
your little bundt cakes are adorable. I may try that next time and can't wait to try with the glaze. enjoy your day, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed having the cakes without glaze or icing!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to see some small bundts...that's what I want to do next time. Yep, this is a new "go-to" recipe.
ReplyDeleteI made the wrong recipe this time around (oops!) but I'm getting a lot of hints and tips from everybody's blogs about what to do when I eventually make this bundt cake. Your little ones are adorable!
ReplyDeleteyour cakes look super moist... i must have did something wrong! orange oil is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Elaine - this will turn into a go-to recipe for us, too! We loved it - also like your suggestion to add a few drops of orange oil. Beautifully done! Enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeleteElaine, Your cake looks fabulous ! I had to miss this week...my grandkids are here for another week! There is no baking time with two three year olds running around. I definitely have to try this one soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try this recipe. I'm intrigued by the use of olive oil in a cake.
ReplyDeleteLove that you had a side-by-side comparison of all three versions! I agree that the cake really shines with the extra citrus boost from the glaze.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to test out all of the glazing/sugaring options -- my favorite is with glaze as well! Love the mini-bundts!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious, Elaine! How fun you were able to try all three variations.
ReplyDeleteThis bundt looks and sounds delish Elaine - but I can't wait to see the grasshopper bars next week - they fascinate me.
ReplyDeletecake looks great....:-)
ReplyDeletehmmm... I'm not typically a glaze person either, but maybe I'll have to try the glaze next time! Cute mini bundts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Looks like yet another fabulous recipe from those Baked boys. I need to break out my books again. They're always great for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThe things we do for our husbands and their very specific food tastes :) All three sound scrumptious. I love bundt cake because I don't love icing. Your Baked Sunday posts inspired me to borrow the book from the library. Now I just have to figure out what to try before I have to bring it back. BTW, I love your new garden shot, Elaine. Your hydranga is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your mini-Bundts...these cakes look marvelous! I hope to join you on the 14th...I haven't made it to my first Baked Sunday Morning yet~
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