Frosted Orange Medium Recipe

Frosted Orange Medium

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.

2. 2

   Prepare the Baking Pan

   Grease and flour a medium-sized cake pan (approximately 9x5 inches) to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

4. 4

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand mixer.

5. 5

   Add Eggs

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

6. 6

   Incorporate Orange Juice and Zest

   Stir in the orange juice and orange zest until fully combined.

7. 7

   Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

8. 8

   Transfer to Baking Pan

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

9. 9

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Cool the Cake

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange extract, and milk until smooth and spreadable.

12. 12

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

13. 13

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious frosted orange medium cake!