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Orange cake recipe showing elegant layer cake with cream cheese frosting piped in decorative swirls topped with fresh orange slices and green leaves on white cake stand displaying beautiful citrus dessert presentation and golden cake layers

Easy Orange Cake

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Aliana Recipes
This tender orange cake brings bright citrus flavor and a soft crumb to your table. I love how the fresh zest creates a burst of sunshine in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings:12 slices
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:320kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour Provides the structure
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder Fresh for rising
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature mixes best
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar For sweetness and moisture
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk Adds richness
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice Freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest Pack loosely
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans Standard size
  • 2 Mixing bowls Medium and large
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand
  • 1 Whisk For dry ingredients
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two greased 9-inch pans with parchment paper until ready for batter.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until the mixture is uniform and aerated.
  3. Beat softened butter and sugar for 4 minutes until the texture becomes pale and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, orange zest, juice, and vanilla until the liquid is fully incorporated.
  5. Fold flour mixture and milk alternately into the butter base until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack so they are firm enough to frost.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Zest the oranges before juicing them using the finest side of a grater; this ensures the delicate oils distribute evenly throughout the batter for maximum flavor.