Description
Indulge in the delightful Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a vibrant dessert that captivates with its zesty flavor and moist texture. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, bringing brightness and joy to your dessert table. The silky orange cream cheese frosting pairs beautifully with the fluffy layers of cake, making each bite a refreshing experience. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can impress your family and friends without breaking a sweat. Elevate your next celebration with this indulgent yet approachable dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1½ sticks (168g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups (342g) cake flour
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) concentrated orange juice, thawed (do not add water)
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- Zest from one orange (optional)
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- Orange coloring gel (optional, for desired shade)
- 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 16 oz (452g) full-fat cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 7 cups (805g) powdered sugar (adjust to taste for frosting)
- 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 them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and optional zest until blended.
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time until mixed well.
- Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix.
- If desired, add orange coloring gel for vibrancy.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and airy. Decorate with fresh fruit or candied orange slices for added flair.