Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’re in search of a dessert that combines delightful flavors and stunning presentation, look no further than this Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. Each slice of this vibrant cake boasts a fluffy texture infused with zesty orange, making it perfect for any gathering—be it a birthday celebration or a cozy family dinner. The luscious orange cream cheese frosting adds an indulgent touch, ensuring every bite is a sweet treat that will bring joy to your table. Easy to prepare and customizable with fun variations, this cake is sure to become a cherished recipe in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1½ sticks (168g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups (342g) cake flour
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) concentrated orange juice, thawed (do not add water)
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- Zest from one orange (optional)
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened
- 16 oz (452g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 cups (805g) powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, thawed concentrated orange juice, vegetable oil, and orange extract.
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar then incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and wet mixture to the creamed base until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with the prepared orange cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg