trim the tops of the cakes so the layers are flat. Spread one quarter of the ganache filling over the top of one of the chocolate sponges. Brush the orange sponge with the orange syrup and place ...

When baked in a cake, it produces a sturdy structure and acts like a sponge, drawing in all the flavour from the orange syrup. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm/8in ...

Leave cake in the pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack placed over a tray to cool. 4. For citrus syrup, combine ...

Let cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then flip and unmold cake onto rack. Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over low heat until slightly reduced, 10 minutes.

1. Prepare the Syrup: Peel the zest from the orange in long strips and julienne. In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch the zest for 30 seconds. Drain and repeat. In the saucepan, simmer the ...

Add the maple syrup, juice of half an orange, cinnamon and allspice. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as needed. Spread the icing evenly over the cooled cake. If ...