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Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy the delightful Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a luscious dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese Substitute with Neufchâtel for a lighter option.
  • 1.5 sticks Unsalted Butter 1½ sticks for cake, additional for frosting.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be a healthier alternative.
  • 4 Large Eggs Use aquafaba as a vegan substitute.
  • 3 cups Cake Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch if needed.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Milk Almond or soy milk works for dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cup Concentrated Orange Juice Fresh juice is a great alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 Orange Zest From 1 orange.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Extract
  • 1 tsp Orange Extract Boosts the orange flavor.
  • 7 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • Orange Coloring Gel Optional for color enhancement.
For the Frosting
  • 2 oz Softened Cream Cheese Room temperature is best.
  • 3 sticks Additional Butter Using unsalted butter keeps the flavor balanced.
  • Powdered Sugar Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
  2. Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until evenly blended.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, and extracts.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth for the frosting. Add extracts and powdered sugar to taste.
  9. Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature for best results and avoid overmixing the batter.

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