Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Orange Cake, a perfect centerpiece for any gathering or a sweet treat to brighten your day. Bursting with fresh citrus notes, this moist cake is layered with luscious cream cheese frosting and complemented by the sweetness of orange marmalade and mandarin slices. Whether it’s a summer celebration, afternoon tea, or simply a family dessert, this cake promises to impress with its vibrant taste and stunning presentation. Simple to prepare, even novice bakers will achieve delicious results that are sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 3 cups cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup mandarin orange slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans (8×2).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, and food coloring until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese and layering with marmalade and mandarin slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg