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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 searching for a dessert that radiates warmth and happiness, look no further than this Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful cake combines the zesty brightness of fresh orange juice with a soft, velvety texture that will leave everyone craving more. Ideal for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration or an afternoon treat—this recipe is easy to whip up, even on busy days. The luscious orange cream cheese frosting adds a rich finishing touch that perfectly complements the vibrant cake layers.

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)
  • 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) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk milk, thawed concentrated orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and optional zest until combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Gradually add sugar and then eggs one at a time until well blended.
  6. Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  7. If using, add orange coloring gel for vibrancy before dividing the batter into prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; cool completely before frosting.

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