MOM'S RECIPE for ORANGE ALMOND PUNCH

                                                MOM’S ORANGE ALMOND PUNCH 
                                              In Loving Memory of my Mom, Dorothy .  

 I promised this recipe and here it is.  
You will love this punch. I guarantee! 
  

recipe makes enough for 2 punch bowls

3 CUPS SUGAR 
2 CUPS WATER 
COOK UNTIL SUGAR DISSOLVES AND 
THICKENS SLIGHTLY.

ADD : 
2 REGULAR BOXES LEMON JELLO 
STIR UNTIL MIXED WELL. LET COOL.

ADD :
(1)12 oz. CAN FROZEN ORANGE JUICE 
CONCENTRATE
(1)12 oz. CAN FROZEN LEMONADE 
CONCENTRATE
(1) LARGE 46oz. CAN PINEAPPLE JUICE
MIX WELL. CHILL OVERNIGHT.


ALSO CHILL :
(3)2-LITER BOTTLES OF GINGER ALE 
PURE ALMOND EXTRACT

WHEN READY TO SERVE , MIX ½ THE MIXTURE

AND 1 ½ BOTTLES GINGER ALE AND 1 ½ -2 
TABLESPOONS PURE ALMOND EXTRACT PER 
PUNCH BOWL.
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I like to freeze some extra pineapple juice 
in 2 Bundt Cake Pans to use as ice rings for each bowlful of punch.
You can place pineapple rings, lemon slices or orange slices in the 
pineapple juice after you position the bundt pan in the freezer. 

I hope you enjoy this recipe.
It is so refreshing.

MY ORIGINAL RECIPE for ORANGE ALMOND CAKE with CREAM CHEESE ICING

My dear Momma was a caterer.  
She and her best friend were fabulous cooks .   They used to make ORANGE ALMOND PUNCH for celebrations such as Wedding Receptions, Graduation parties, Baby Showers, Retirement parties , etc.  It was so delicious that I developed a cake to taste like it.  I am sharing the recipes for both; the cake today and the punch is next . 
                              In Loving Memory of My Mom, Dorothy. 
TAMARA'S  ORIGINAL RECIPE:  ORANGE ALMOND CAKE 

1 box Betty Crocker "Butter Recipe Cake Mix,(dry mix)
but follow these instructions:
add:
1 bar real butter,room temperature
2 teaspoons Pure Almond Extract 
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 Tablespoon orange zest, or more if desired 
1 Box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix(just dump-in the dry mix)

3 large eggs

Mix all, in the order given. Add eggs last and only beat on medium speed, just until they are incorporated. Don't over beat.
Bake in a greased and floured Bundt cake pan, approximately 38 mins. on 350 degrees. 
Let cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes,then,cover with a cake plate and flip gently. Let cool completely. 
Frost with cream cheese frosting. Recipe follows.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 bar real butter, room temperature 
1 bar cream cheese, room temperature 
3 cups powdered sugar 
1 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract
**orange zest is optional in the frosting.
I added 1 Tablespoon of it to the frosting. 
Mix all and refrigerate til firm enough to frost with.  

***I will share the recipe for the Orange Almond Punch .
~Enjoy~  Check my blog for the Orange Almond Punch recipe....