Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a vibrant dessert that elevates any celebration. This cake features a soft and fluffy texture infused with zesty orange flavor, making it a standout choice for birthdays, holidays, or cozy gatherings. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that perfectly balances sweetness and tang, every slice delivers a refreshing burst of citrus. Impress your guests with its stunning color and delicious taste—this cake is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup concentrated orange juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Zest from one orange (optional)
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- Orange coloring gel (optional for desired shade)
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 7 cups powdered sugar (for frosting, adjust to taste)
- Orange coloring gel (optional for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing, flouring, and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and optional zest.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy; then incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and wet mixture to the creamed base until just combined. If desired, add food coloring for vibrancy.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for several minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg