Description
A fluffy cake infused with sweet and tangy orange flavors and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease and flour the cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, orange gelatin mix, orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake according to the cake mix instructions, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before removing them from the pans.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then frost the cooled cake layers.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
For a more intense orange flavor, add extra orange zest to the frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: orange cake, dessert, summer treat, cake recipe