Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Easy Orange Cake! This moist and fluffy dessert is layered with creamy frosting, zesty orange marmalade, and juicy mandarin oranges, making it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, celebrating a birthday, or enjoying an afternoon treat, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Its eye-catching presentation and melt-in-your-mouth texture are complemented by a delightful burst of citrus flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Simple enough for beginner bakers yet satisfying for seasoned pros, this Easy Orange Cake is the ultimate go-to recipe for deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Orange extract
- 2 tbsp Orange zest
- 3 cups Cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup Orange marmalade
- 1 cup Mandarin orange slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, and food coloring; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting and layering with orange marmalade and mandarin slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg