Orange Cake

This moist and flavorful orange cake is perfect for any occasion. The orange zest adds a bright citrus flavor, and the frosting is rich and creamy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Add the orange juice and zest to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the orange juice and zest until combined.
  3. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of orange extract.
  • To make a glaze, simply whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice.
  • Serve the cake with a side of fresh fruit or whipped cream.

Enjoy!

Here are some additional tips for making the best orange cake:

  • Use a good quality orange juice. The orange juice will add flavor to the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set.
  • Frost the cake generously and enjoy!

Orange Cake

This moist and flavorful orange cake is perfect for any occasion. The orange zest adds a bright citrus flavor, and the frosting is rich and creamy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Add the orange juice and zest to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the orange juice and zest until combined.
  3. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of orange extract.
  • To make a glaze, simply whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice.
  • Serve the cake with a side of fresh fruit or whipped cream.

Enjoy!

Here are some additional tips for making the best orange cake:

  • Use a good quality orange juice. The orange juice will add flavor to the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set.
  • Frost the cake generously and enjoy!