Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that promises to brighten any occasion. This moist and fluffy cake features a burst of zesty orange flavor complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible sweet treat. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a post-dinner delight, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its stunning color and delicious taste. Whether you’re a beginner baker or an experienced chef, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you to create a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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)
- 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 (adjust to taste) for frosting
- Orange coloring gel (optional for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk together milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and optional zest in another bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add sugar and eggs until fluffy.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture into the creamed base until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 5–10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg