Description
Indulgent Orange Velvet Cake brings Mediterranean sunshine to classic red velvet, blending citrus brightness with rich, velvety crumb. Creamy cream cheese frosting and zesty orange notes promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Moisture and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Flavor Booster:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) orange liqueur
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by thoroughly coating with grease and flour.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth cream-like consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete blending after each addition, then gently fold in vanilla extract and vibrant orange zest.
- In a separate container, thoroughly combine flour, leavening agents, and salt using a whisk to eliminate potential lumps.
- Introduce dry ingredients into the butter mixture in gentle stages, alternating with fresh orange juice and creamy sour cream. Mix until ingredients are just integrated, avoiding overmixing.
- For enhanced flavor, delicately fold orange liqueur into the batter if desired.
- Evenly distribute the batter between prepared cake pans, using a spatula to create smooth, leveled surfaces.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing complete cooling before further preparation.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking texture.
- Zest oranges carefully to avoid bitter white pith, extracting only the bright orange outer layer for intense citrus flavor.
- Measure flour precisely by gently spooning into measuring cup and leveling off to prevent dense, dry cake.
- Optional liqueur adds sophisticated depth but can be omitted for family-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg