Orange Citrus Cake Filling

Brighten up your baking with this luscious Orange Citrus Cake Filling, a velvety-smooth recipe bursting with fresh orange flavor. Made with vibrant fresh orange juice, zesty orange peel, and rich egg yolks, this citrus-infused filling is the perfect blend of tangy and sweet. A touch of butter adds a silky, creamy texture, while its expert balance of cornstarch ensures just the right consistency for layering between cake tiers or stuffing pastries. Quick to prepare and elegantly refined with a seamless, strained finish, this filling will elevate your desserts to bakery-quality. Ideal for citrus lovers, it’s a refreshing, fruit-forward treat that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 240 ml Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 150 grams Sugar
• 30 grams Cornstarch
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 60 grams Butter
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Step 2

Gradually add the fresh orange juice to the saucepan, whisking continuously to eliminate lumps.

Step 3

Stir in the orange zest to infuse a deeper flavor into the mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks lightly. Slowly whisk a few tablespoons of the orange mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them, preventing the yolks from scrambling when heated.

Step 5

Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the orange mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 7-10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat, and immediately add the butter. Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated into the filling.

Step 7

Strain the filling through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps or larger zest pieces for a smooth texture.

Step 8

Let the filling cool to room temperature. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 9

Refrigerate the filling for at least 2 hours before using it as a cake layer or pastry filling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	563.4 grams (563.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1504

Total Fat 69.00g	88%
Saturated Fat 33.80g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 879mg	293%
Sodium 491mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 205.80g	75%
Dietary Fiber 2.50g	9%
Total Sugars 170.30g
Protein 13.60g	27%

Vitamin D 83IU	414%
Calcium 138mg	11%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 563mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 54.9%