3T. sugar
1 lb. 3 oz. pkg. devils food cake mix (chocolate)
3&1/2 T. orange-flavored gelatin (1/2 of 3 oz. pkg.)
1/4c. hot water
1c. heavy cream (i.e. whipping cream)
fresh orange icing (recipe below)
Combine oranges and sugar; set aside. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Bake in 2-in. round layer pans. Remove from pans; cool on racks. Split each layer in 2, making 4 layers. In a mixing bowl, dissolve orange jello in hot water, stirring well to dissolve. Cool to room temperature. Add heavy cream and whip until fluffy and doubled in volume. Drain sweetened oranges; fold into the whipped cream mixture. Spread between the layers of cake. Decorate cake with orange icing.
Fresh Orange Icing
1/2c. butter or margarine
1 lb. powdered sugar (about 2c.)
2 egg yolks, beaten
1T. grated orange peel
1-2T. orange juice
orange food coloring
green gumdrop
Cream butter; gradually add 1c. powdered sugar, creaming well. Add beaten yolks, orange peel, and remaining sugar alternately with orange juice, beating well. Tint with a few drops of food coloring. Spread icing on top and sides to look like a pumpkin, making indentations to look like "ribs" of pumpkin. Use green gumdrop for pumpkin stem. Chill for a half-hour or longer before serving.
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