Orange Citrus Cake Filling

"This is a good filling to use between layer cakes, and is prepared using basically the same method as a lemon pie filling. There should be enough mixture to fill two layers. Prep time includes chilling time."
 
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Ready In:
75hrs
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
4 cups (approx)
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a Pyrex or heatproof bowl whisk the eggs very well.
  • Using a whisk stir together sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, the whisk in water, orange juice, lemon juice and zest until smooth; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
  • Reduce heat and cook at just a bare simmer whisking constantly for about 2 minutes (the mixture will be thick).
  • Add in HALF of the hot juice mixture into the eggs in a slow stream, whisking continuously.
  • Whisk the egg mixture back into the juice mixture in the saucepan (this is called tempering) cook over medium-low heat whisking just until it reaches a boil.
  • Remove pan from heat and add in butter, mixing until melted.
  • Cover the surface with buttered piece of wax paper (butter side down) and chill until cold about 1 hour.

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Reviews

  1. I used this recipe with the White Almond Sour Cream Cake I found on this site as well, topped it with whipped cream and everyone raved! It tasted like a creamsickle!! Heaven!
     
  2. This filling is absolutely beautiful
     
  3. Very nice. Not for beginners without close supervision or a class or two. Seasons Greetings all. My name is Robert. Americanfrom California living in Rio De Janeiro and bring good food to people here. Professional private cook and baker. I am currently working long hours producing focaccia for peoples parties. Im doing some cakes and such and I do an orange cake that people love. Needed a boost and Ive been searching for the right touch to compliment it. This orange cream is just perfect. Nailed it first time (helps to be a pro) The cake is wonderful. Ill try to share a photo later. Cant right now, up to my ears in cooking. Great job. Thank you for the share.
     
  4. Can I use this filling in a sponge roll cake ?
     
  5. I added a couple of tablespoons of Grand Marnier and used this as a filling between chocolate cake layers and it was delicious! But it is excellent as is and easy to make. But I couldn't find in the recipe when to put the orange zest in. I added it in step 2.
     
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