Campfire Orange Cake
Transform your next outdoor adventure into a dessert-lover’s dream with this irresistibly fun Campfire Orange Cake recipe! This unique treat combines the tangy freshness of oranges with the comforting sweetness of a moist vanilla or yellow cake. Hollowed-out orange peels serve as natural, eco-friendly baking vessels, infusing your cake with a subtle citrus aroma as it cooks directly over campfire embers. With just a few simple ingredients—store-bought cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs—this easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for camping trips, backyard fire pits, or any rustic gathering. Wrapped in aluminum foil and rotated over the flames, the cakes bake to perfection in about 20 minutes, offering a warm, zesty dessert you can enjoy straight from the peel. Whether you’re a camping enthusiast or simply love creative baking ideas, this Campfire Orange Cake is sure to wow your taste buds and your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges
- 1 box cake mix (vanilla or yellow)
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 roll aluminum foil
Instructions
Cut the top off each orange to create a lid and set the lids aside. Scoop out the inside of each orange using a spoon, leaving the peel intact to form a bowl. Save the orange flesh for another use or snack on it.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Combine the mix with water, vegetable oil, and eggs, whisking until smooth.
Fill each hollowed-out orange peel about 2/3 full with the prepared cake batter, ensuring you leave room for the cake to rise as it cooks.
Place the lid back on each orange and wrap each one completely in aluminum foil, making sure it is sealed tightly.
Place the foil-wrapped oranges directly onto the hot embers of a campfire. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, rotating each orange every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Carefully remove the oranges from the fire using tongs or heat-resistant gloves and let them cool slightly before unwrapping.
Unwrap the foil, remove the lid, and enjoy your warm and zesty Campfire Orange Cake right out of the orange peel!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.4 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3878 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 534.9 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 283.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1317 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
