Description
A moist, fluffy orange cake bursting with the natural flavor of fresh oranges. Made with simple ingredients, this versatile cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (350g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) fresh orange juice
- Zest of 3–4 oranges
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) canola or vegetable oil
- Optional Add-ins:
- Mini chocolate chips, cranberries, or walnuts
- Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prep Work:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour cake pans (8-inch round or 12-cup Bundt).
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Sift together 2 ½ cups flour, 2 ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs and Oil:
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in 1 cup oil.
- Add Liquids and Zest:
- Gradually add orange juice, vanilla extract, and zest.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
Notes
- Brush cake layers with orange syrup for extra flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Adjust frosting consistency with powdered sugar or orange juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 63g
- Sodium: 381mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 78mg