Description
A delightful twist on a classic flavor, this cake combines refreshing orange with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar, butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and garnish with extra orange zest or slices for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, orange, dessert, sweet, birthday