Orange Mimosa

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    10 to 12

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in

By Flo Braker

Published 1984

  • About

Slicing into this unusually shaped dessert reveals layers of Grand Marnier-soaked spongecake, orange-flavored buttercream and small pieces of candied orange slices, which taste like the finest orange marmalade.

Ingredients

Candied Orange Slices

Method

Advance Preparations

Prepare Candied Orange Slices as follows: Bring Soaking Syrup to a boil in a 2½-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the orange slices, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 1 hour. Remove from heat and set aside at room temperature until cool. Remove the orange slices from the syrup, using a slotted spoon. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet and let dr