Orange Birthday Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp orange zest
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs: One at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in orange zest.
5. Combine liquids: In a small bowl, mix orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
6. Alternate additions: Gradually add the dry ingredients and the liquid mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Bake: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
8. Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
9. Assemble: Frost the cooled cake layers, decorate as desired, and enjoy!
Orange Birthday Cake Recipe
