Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, a vibrant dessert that elevates any gathering. This moist and fluffy cake combines the zesty brightness of orange juice and zest with a rich cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect balance of flavors. It’s ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. With its visually striking appearance and refreshing taste, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1½ sticks (168g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups (342g) cake flour
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) concentrated orange juice, thawed (do not add water)
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- Zest from one orange (optional)
- 1 tablespoon orange extract
- Orange coloring gel (optional, for desired shade)
- 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened
- 16 oz (452g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 cups (805g) powdered sugar, adjust to taste
- Orange coloring gel (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, thawed orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and optional zest until combined.
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with wet mixture to creamed base until just combined. If desired, add coloring gel for shade.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg