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Raspberry Orange Trifle

A berry trifle in a clear glass container
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
1h 10 min
Yields
6 to 8 servings

Orange pound cake is layered between cloud-like layers of orange cream and fresh raspberries in this light and fruit-filled dessert.

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ingredients

Trifle

1
Orange Pound Cake, recipe follows
1
cup good raspberry jam
2
half-pts fresh raspberries
Orange Cream, recipe follows
1
cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream
2
Tbsp sugar
½
tsp pure vanilla extract

Orange Pound Cake

½
lb(s) (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 ½
cups sugar, divided
4
extra-large eggs, at room temperature
cup grated orange zest (6 oranges)
3
cups all-purpose flour
½
tsp baking powder
½
tsp baking soda
1
tsp kosher salt
¾
cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
¾
cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1
tsp pure vanilla extract

Orange Cream

1 ½
cups milk
1
tsp grated orange zest (1 orange)
5
extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
½
cup sugar
2
Tbsp sifted cornstarch
½
tsp pure vanilla extract
½
tsp Grand Marnier liqueur
1
Tbsp unsalted butter
1
Tbsp heavy cream
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directions

Step 1

Cut the pound cake into 9 (3/4-inch) slices and spread each slice on 1 side with raspberry jam, using all the jam. Set aside.

Step 2

Place a layer of cake, jam side up, in the bottom of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart glass serving bowl, cutting the pieces to fit. Top with a layer of raspberries and orange cream. Repeat the layers of cake, raspberries, and orange cream, ending with a third layer of cake, jam side down, and raspberries.

Step 3

Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until it forms stiff peaks. Decorate the trifle with whipped cream. The trifle can sit for awhile at room temperature.

Step 4

Heat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour 2 (8 ½ by 4 ½ by 2 ½-inch loaf pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 5

Cream the butter and 2 cups of the granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, and the orange zest.

Step 6

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine ¼ cup of the orange juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.

Step 7

While the cakes bake, cook the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar with remaining ½ cup orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Take them out of the pans and place them on a baking rack set over a tray. Spoon the orange syrup over the cakes and allow the cakes to cool completely.

Step 8

Combine the milk and orange zest in a medium stainless steel saucepan over medium heat and bring almost to a boil. Remove from the heat.

Step 9

Beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, sprinkle on the cornstarch. Beat on medium-low speed until combined, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Step 10

With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture back into the pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Pay attention because it will thicken and then quickly become orange scrambled eggs!)

Step 11

Immediately, pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla, Grand Marnier, butter, and heavy cream. Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate until cold.

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