Orange Velvet Cake
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Velvet Cake, a treat that perfectly balances a soft, velvety texture with the bright flavors of fresh oranges. This cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet escape on a quiet afternoon. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it offers a refreshing burst of citrus that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you choose to serve it as a layered cake or transform it into cupcakes, this recipe promises an impressive presentation and an irresistible moist crumb that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately eight servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups cake flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup concentrated orange juice (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- Optional: orange zest and coloring gel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare three 8-inch round pans with grease, flour, and parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, orange juice, and extracts.
- Cream softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and wet mixture to the batter until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among pans and bake for 28–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before removing from pans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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