Description
A delightful, zesty cake bursting with the flavor of fresh oranges and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored frosting or orange zest
- Fresh orange slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, gradually adding powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- Spread frosting on one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with fresh orange slices before serving.
Notes
Make ahead of time and store covered at room temperature. For clean slices, use a hot, dry knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg