Buttermilk Devil'S Food Cake With Freshly Squeezed

Name: Buttermilk Devil'S Food Cake With Freshly Squeezed Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; vegetable shortening, for greasing the pans; flour, for dusting the pans; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pudding enhanced devil's food cake mix; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/3 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature; 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

Cake
vegetable shortening, for greasing the pans
flour, for dusting the pans
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pudding enhanced devil's food cake mix
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1
PREHEAT oven to 350F; Generously grease two 9 inch round cake pans with solid vegetable shortening, then dust with flour, shake out the excess flour; Set aside.
2
COMBINE the cake mix, cocoa powder, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; Blend with an electric mixer until the batter is thick and smooth; Pour into prepared pans.
3
BAKE the cake until it springs back when lightly pressed with your finger, approximately 35 minutes; Cool cakes in pans on wire rack for 30 minutes more and then slip both cakes out of the pans into your freezer; (Frozen cakes are much easier to frost.) Now you can prepare the frosting.
4
COMBINE cream cheese and butter with your electric mixer on low speed until fluffy, stop the machine; Add the confectioners' sugar; Continue to blend on low until the sugar is well combined; Add the orange juice and zest, Increase the speed and beat until frosting is light and fluffy; Use at once to frost cake.
5
STORE frosted cake in fridge.

1816

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, vegetable shortening, for greasing the pans, flour, for dusting the pans, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pudding enhanced devil's food cake mix, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Devil'S Food Cake With Freshly Squeezed Orange Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Buttermilk Devil'S Food Cake With Freshly Squeezed Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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