A Delicious Blood Orange Layer Cake

What a delightful looking cake , this blood orange layer cake is one of those cakes that has that crowd pleasing appeal about it , I guess that is why I am sharing this recipe with you , the deep juicy blood oranges makes the cake so deliciously good .. so why not check out this recipe I am sure you won’t be disappointed

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Blood oranges, with their brilliant crimson color, offer both color and bright citrus flavor to this stunning layer cake. Blood oranges are usually available from December through March and are sweeter than other varieties of oranges.

Blood oranges are used three ways in this dessert: syrup made with fresh juice is brushed onto the cake’s layers; chopped sections are tossed with mint as a filling; and whole sections garnish the top of the cake. You can make the layers ahead and keep them frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and then assemble. This cake is best served within 2 hours of assembling.

Yield:12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)

CAKE:

Cooking spray

4 large eggs

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

FILLING:

1 (16-ounce) carton plain yogurt

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar

5 cups blood orange sections (about 3 blood oranges)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

SYRUP:

1 cup blood orange juice (about 2 blood oranges)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Garnish:

Mint sprigs (optional)

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