Orange Crush Cake
A delightful citrusy cake infused with fresh orange flavor, topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cups orange juice Freshly squeezed if possible.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs At room temperature.
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups orange juice Freshly squeezed if possible.
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice, vanilla extract, and grated orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by creaming together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the orange juice, grated orange zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined and fluffy.
- Once the cake layers are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer, add the second layer on top, then frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Decorate with additional orange zest or slices, if desired.
Notes
Keep ingredients at room temperature for best results. Measure flour properly to avoid a dense cake. Check for doneness a few minutes before suggested baking time.