Orange Mousse Cake Recipe

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Orange Mousse Cake
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  1. Heat oven to 350* Grease bottoms and sides of two 8 inch round pans with shortening; lightly flour. Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medoum speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, orange peel and vanilla until smooth and blended.
  2. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth. Spoon into pans.
  3. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile make Orange Mousse: Sprinkle gelatin over orange juice in 1 quart saucepan. Let stand 1 minute to soften. Stir in sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until clear and gelatin is dissolved. Stir in orange liqueur and orange peel. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes or until almost set. Beat whipping cream in chilled large bowl on high speed until stiff. Add gelatin mixture to whipped cream; beat on medium speed until smooth.
  5. Place cake layer in center of 9 inch springform pan (there will be space around the side). Pour half of the mousse over cake, letting it fill in around the side. Top with second layer. Pour remaining mousse over cake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  6. Run knife around inside rim of pan to loosen cake; remove side of pan. Garnish cake with orange peel strips. Store covered in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.74 Kcal (2268 kJ)
Calories from fat 280.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.19g 48%
Cholesterol 99.73mg 33%
Sodium 184.75mg 8%
Potassium 327.48mg 7%
Total Carbs 50.33g 17%
Sugars 13.65g 55%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 14.53g 29%
Vitamin C 20.7mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 173.6mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 436.82 Kcal (1829 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.15g 48%
Cholesterol 80.41mg 33%
Sodium 148.97mg 8%
Potassium 264.06mg 7%
Total Carbs 40.58g 17%
Sugars 11.01g 55%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 11%
Protein 11.71g 29%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 29%
Iron 1.4mg 10%
Calcium 139.9mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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