Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 2 1/2 cups self rising flour; 1 cup whole milk; Glaze; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 cup whole milk
Glaze
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

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["In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and peel. Add flour to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.", "Pour into 2 greased and floured 9""-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before moving from pans to wire racks to cool completely.", "In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and peel; beat until smooth. Spread glaze between layers and over the top and sides of cake.", "Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all purpose flour to measure 1 cup."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake 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.

Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake

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