Description
A delightful cake that combines the refreshing flavors of orange with a creamy whipped frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup orange-flavored frosting
- Fresh orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold this into the wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the powdered sugar and orange-flavored frosting until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cake layers generously and stack them, garnishing with fresh orange slices before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust the orange zest according to your preference. Sift the flour for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, orange, dessert, creamsicle, sweet, baking