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Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
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If you’re in search of a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunshine, look no further than this Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. This vibrant cake combines a moist, fluffy texture with zesty orange flavor, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The creamy orange frosting provides a perfect balance to the cake’s citrusy goodness, creating a treat that both kids and adults will adore. Simple to prepare yet impressive in presentation, this cake is ideal for birthdays, picnics, or just an everyday indulgence. Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why it quickly becomes a favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup concentrated orange juice, thawed
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Zest from one orange (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon orange extract
  • Orange coloring gel (optional for desired shade)
  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract (for frosting)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 7 cups powdered sugar, adjust to taste (for frosting)
  • Orange coloring gel (optional for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, and orange extract until combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients with the wet mixture to the creamed base until just combined.
  7. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
  8. Cool cakes on wire racks completely before frosting with orange cream cheese frosting.

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