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Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our Orange Velvet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert features a moist, fluffy cake highlighted by the vibrant taste of fresh oranges. With its creamy frosting and stunning presentation, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a sweet treat any day. Easy to make and fully customizable, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!

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 (do not add water)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Zest from one orange (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon orange extract
  • Orange coloring gel (optional, for desired shade)
  • 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). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange extract, and zest until well combined.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until light and fluffy. Incorporate each egg one at a time until fully mixed.
  6. Gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and wet mixture to the creamed base, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until everything is incorporated.
  7. If using orange coloring gel for added vibrancy, mix it in now until you reach your desired shade.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among your prepared pans. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool in their pans for about 5-10 minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Frost with the combined butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, orange extract, salt, and powdered sugar.

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