Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a vibrant dessert that captures the essence of citrus in every bite. This moist, fluffy cake is perfectly complemented by a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat for yourself. With its bright color and refreshing taste from fresh orange juice and zest, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. Whether served as a layered masterpiece or enjoyed on its own, this recipe will become a favorite addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup concentrated orange juice
- Zest from one orange (optional)
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 7 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), greasing and flouring three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk together milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and zest in another bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and then eggs one at a time until light and fluffy.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and wet mixture to the creamed base until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks before frosting with orange cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg