Orange Cake Recipe
Moist, sweet orange cake layered with creamy frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
