Total cooking time: ~75 minutes.
Cook Timeline
One plan, across 19 steps.
0 min
Orange Cake
passivePreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) — 10 minutes
10 min
Orange Cake
activeGrease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan — 5 minutes
15 min
Orange Cake
activeIn a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy — 5 minutes
20 min
Orange Cake
activeAdd eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition — 3 minutes
25 min
Orange Cake
activeStir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract — 2 minutes
Orange Cake
activeIn a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt — 2 minutes
Orange Cake
activeGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined — 3 minutes
30 min
Orange Cake
activePour the batter into the prepared cake pan — 2 minutes
Orange Cake
passiveBake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean — 35 minutes
40 min
Baked Brie
passivePreheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) — 5 minutes
45 min
Baked Brie
activeRoll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface — 2 minutes
50 min
Baked Brie
activePlace the Brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry — 1 minute
Baked Brie
activeDrizzle honey over the Brie and sprinkle with nuts and dried cranberries — 2 minutes
Baked Brie
activeFold the puff pastry over the Brie, sealing it well and trimming any excess — 3 minutes
55 min
Baked Brie
activeBrush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt — 2 minutes
Baked Brie
activePlace the wrapped Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper — 1 minute
Baked Brie
passiveBake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown — 15 minutes
65 min
Orange Cake
activeLet the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely — 10 minutes
70 min
Baked Brie
activeLet it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm — 5 minutes