Description
A delightful cake combining zesty orange and creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings and celebrating joyful moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- Fresh orange slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and orange extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread frosting between the cake layers and on top once cooled.
- Decorate with fresh orange slices.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can bake the cakes a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg