Orange Velvet Cake (Printable Version)

Fluffy, moist cake infused with fresh orange zest and juice, topped with creamy orange-infused buttercream frosting.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
08 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
09 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - ½ cup fresh orange juice

→ Frosting

12 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 4 cups powdered sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
15 - 1 teaspoon orange zest

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange juice until well combined.
04 - Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
05 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the orange juice and zest until smooth and fluffy.
09 - Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour
  • Uses fresh orange juice and zest for authentic flavor
  • Perfect balance of sweetness and tang
  • Creates a stunning presentation with minimal effort
02 -
  • Makes perfect celebration cake with natural orange color instead of artificial dyes
  • Can be made one day ahead for even better flavor development
  • Freezes beautifully for up to three months when properly wrapped
03 -
  • Allow all refrigerated ingredients to come to room temperature before beginning for better incorporation and rise
  • For extra orange flavor brush cooled cake layers with a mixture of orange juice and simple syrup before frosting
  • Level your cake layers with a serrated knife for a professional looking finished cake

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