Description
A delightful soft and fluffy orange cake with a burst of citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk until smooth.
- Add the fresh orange juice and orange zest, stirring until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and level the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cakes cool in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat the unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and orange juice until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes and serve.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, orange cake, dessert, fluffy cake, citrus dessert