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
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 5 large eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

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

1
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 zest. Add flour to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest; beat until smooth. Spread glaze between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

1611

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 5 large eggs, 1/2 cup orange juice, 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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