The Orange Cream Cake is a refreshing and light dessert that perfectly balances citrus flavors with a creamy, fluffy texture. This cake is ideal for any occasion, from summer gatherings to festive celebrations, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of orange zest, creamy frosting, and soft cake layers make this dessert both eye-catching and incredibly delicious.
Here’s how you can make this delightful Orange Cream Cake at home.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- ¾ cup whole milk
For the Creamy Orange Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Orange slices and fresh mint leaves (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Yellow stripes in the bathroom? With this method, you will actually eliminate them!
Luscious Pineapple Cream Cheese Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Meatloaf
We love these bites! Served them at Sunday football, and there were 0 leftovers
Breaking: Jim Caviezel Rejects $500 Million Project with George Clooney, “He’s Awful”
Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls