Italian Cream Cheese Cake with Amaretto Orange Peel
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:1850
Italian Cream Cheese Cake with Amaretto Orange Peel
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:16
- Calories per serving:1850
A Neighborhood to Nation contest dessert recipe defines decadence with a rich cream cheese and Greek yogurt cake spread with amaretto-orange filling and a dreamy, creamy frosting.
Ingredient
Cake Batter
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix (11132) | 5 lb | 1 box |
| Greek vanilla yogurt | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 4 cups |
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 5 cups |
| Cream cheese, softened, 2-inch chunks | 1 lb | 1 3/4 cups |
| Eggs, large | 1 lb | 8 each |
| Butter, unsalted, melted | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Shredded coconut, sweetened | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Pecans, chopped | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Orange marmalade | 2 lb 12.00 oz | 4 cups |
| Amaretto | 8 oz | 1 cup |
Frosting
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 3 cups |
| Butter, softened | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 3 lb | 11 1/3 cups |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Milk | 3 oz | 3 Tbsp |
| Shredded coconut, sweetened, toasted | 4 oz | 1 cup |
Garnish
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry sauce, prepared | 12 oz | 1 cup |
Instructions
- Cake Batter
Place cake batter ingredients into mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment; mix on low speed 30 seconds.
Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle, then mix on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes.
Divide batter evenly (approx. 4 lb/pan) between 3 greased and parchment-lined half sheet pans.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
18-22 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
22-27 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking.
- Filling
- Add marmalade and amaretto to medium bowl; stir to combine and set aside.
- Frosting
Place cream cheese and butter into mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed 2 minutes.
Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle, then add half of powdered sugar.
Mix on low speed 1 minute; add remaining half of powered sugar and vanilla extract.
Mix on low speed an additional 30 seconds, then medium speed for 1 minute.
Add up to 3 Tbsp milk as desired for easier spreading.
- Assembly
Run knife along sides of pans to loosen cakes and invert one cake layer onto parchment-lined full sheet pan.
Spread 1/3 of marmalade filling over inverted cake; turn out second layer and spread another 1/3 of marmalade filling over top.
Turn out third layer on top of cake with filling; spread top with remaining filling.
Frost sides of cake then top, gently spreading dollops of frosting to cover; some marmalade will mix with the frosting.
Sprinkle top and sides of cake with toasted coconut; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish
Cut cake in half lengthwise; cut each half into 8 wedges.
Drizzle approx. 1 Tbsp raspberry sauce in decorative pattern on each serving plate; place wedge of cake on decorated plate.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories1850
- Total Fat67g
- Protein19g
- Total Carbohydrate285g
- Sugars211g
Servings: 16
Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving Calories : 1850
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 67g | 104% |
| Saturated Fat | 36g | 181% |
| Trans Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1460mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285g | 95% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 211g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 19g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 0,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 1&½c,
- Fats & Oils 3tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice19
