✨ Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 2 oranges
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1-2 tablespoons orange juice
👩🍳 Instructions:
Make the cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and orange zest.
Mix in orange juice and sour cream alternately with the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make the frosting:
Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice, mixing until creamy.
Assemble:
Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Garnish with extra orange zest or candied orange slices for a stunning finish!
💕 Tip: For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle with orange glaze before frosting. 📸 Show us your orange and cream cheese cake creations and tag us! Let's celebrate the citrus vibes together! 🍊✨