Description
A nostalgic cake filled with vibrant orange flavor and creamy frosting, evoking memories of summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and gradually add to the wet ingredients with orange juice.
- Fold in the orange zest.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost cooled cake layers and top with any remaining frosting.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- 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: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Orange Cake, Creamsicle, Summer Dessert, Nostalgic Recipe, Family Favorite