Description
Indulge in the delightful freshness of our Easy Orange Cake, a perfect dessert for gatherings or a sweet treat at home. This vibrant cake is infused with zesty orange flavors, creating a refreshing experience that pairs beautifully with its rich cream cheese frosting. Whether it’s a summer celebration or afternoon tea, this cake is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a moist and visually stunning dessert ready to serve in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 3 cups cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup mandarin orange slices (patted dry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans (8×2 inches).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, and food coloring; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing and layering with orange marmalade and mandarin oranges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg