posted by judytoth 06-01-99 8:34 AM
Tira Cake by Judytoth
white cake mix
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
orange marmalade
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz cook whip
vanilla extract
orange extract
powdered sugar
orange zest (optional)
brandy (optional)
Bake cake in tiara pan and cool completely. (I used about 1/2 of a white cake mix.)
Invert the cake and spread marmalade on the bottom and sides of the indentation. (I added some brandy to the marmalade for extra flavor) (I used a few tablespoons)
Mix together cool whip and cream cheese. Mix in a little powdered sugar, vanilla, orange extract, orange zest (and some more brandy, if desired).
(I used a tablespoon of powdered sugar, but you can use enough to fit your taste.)
Spread into tiara cake. Place the mandarin oranges on top of cake in a pretty pattern.
Keep leftovers refrigerated. This also freezes well.