OLD-FASHIONED ORANGE LAYER CAKE

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THIS is a very old-fashioned cake, tender and moist, with a good orange flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • 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., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Malik Naseer
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Iina Taipale
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I've never made an orange layer cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out delicious!


Zakir Zakir
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and the orange flavor is just right.


Hasnain siddqui Siddqui
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! It was a big hit with my family.


Md tarek Mhamud
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the orange flavor was nice.


Fayyaz Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The orange flavor is subtle and the cake is very moist.


Hridoy Gemar
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the orange flavor and the moist texture.


DIKELEDI SEGWAI
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Pack Daddy G
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe.


Syed Waqar Shah
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The orange flavor in this cake is subtle but it really shines through. I love the moist texture and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Nayindo Alhassan
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Lina Khan
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Just finished baking this cake and it smells divine! Can't wait to try it once it's cooled.


Kawsar Khan
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This orange layer cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The zesty orange flavor was perfectly balanced with the moist, fluffy cake. I'll definitely be making this again.