Orange Birthday Cake Bars Recipe

Name: Orange Birthday Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups cake flour (or just sift white flour); 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups cake flour (or just sift white flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 ¾ cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt

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["Preheat oven to 350*F. Lightly grease a 15x10"" jelly roll pan with butter or vegetable oil.", "To make cake:.", "Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl and set aside.", "Using electric mixer on medium high speed, cream the butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.", "Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.", "Add the eggs one at a time and beat on medium low speed until each yolk is partially blended, 10 seconds.", "Scrape the bowl after each addition.", "Now fold in half the dry ingredients with the spatula until partially incorporated, then turn the mixer to low and blend for a few seconds.", "Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients, blending 10 seconds with the mixer.", "Finish the mixing by hand with a few broad strokes of the spatula.", "Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.", "Bake until the cake is lightly golden, springs back to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.", "Allow the cake to cool completely on a rack while preparing the glaze.", "Place all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl and stir heartily with a whisk until blended.", "Pour the glaze over the cake and spread it evenly with a frosting spatula.", "Allow the glaze to harden 3 to 4 hours before serving.", "Enjoy!"]

1515

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups cake flour (or just sift white flour), 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Orange Birthday Cake Bars 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Birthday Cake Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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