1.09.2014

Champagne Orange Bundt Cake

I came across this recipe on Pinterest as I was searching for a fun, festive dessert to serve on New Year's Eve.  The original recipe (found here) comes from the Muffin Tin mom's blog.  I wasn't able to find the orange mimosa flavored sparkling wine that her recipe calls for so I improvised and used a combination of champagne and orange juice instead - two ingredients you already need for the frosting!  I also chose to omit the sliced almonds to cut down on pp.  Enjoy this bubbly cake!
Servings: 10
Size: One slice of 1/10 of the cake
Points Plus: 8pp
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 25-30 minutes
Rating: 4 stars - Very good

Ingredient List:
Cake Batter
1 box white cake mix
2/3 cup champagne
1/3 cup orange juice
3 eggs
Baking spray

Frosting
¼ cup champagne
¼ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, champagne, orange juice and eggs until well combined.  Pour batter into a lightly greased bundt pan.  Bake according to the directions on the box, about 25-30 minutes.  Allow the cake to cool completely before you frost it.  To make the frosting, first combine the champagne and orange juice in a large bowl.  Add the powdered sugar a ½ cup at a time until the frosting reaches the consistency you are looking for.  It will be more of a glaze than a thick frosting.
Tip:
I don't know about you, but I REALLY struggle when it comes to making frostings!  I think the key is to not have too much liquid so you don't have to add as much powdered sugar to even out the consistency.  That said, you could use slightly less champagne and orange juice in the frosting to make for a thicker frosting if you prefer. 
XOXO Megan

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