ORANGE OMBRE BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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Orange Ombre Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick baking spray with flour, for cake pans
3 1/2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 packed cup light brown sugar
6 large eggs
Orange food coloring
Chocolate Frosting, recipe follows
1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Spray three 9-by-2-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and line the bottom of each with parchment paper. Spray the parchment. Set the pans aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine the milk, oil, orange juice and zest; set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the wet ingredients, and beginning and ending with the dry.
  • Pour one-third of the batter into a medium bowl, add 1 or 2 drops of orange food coloring, and stir to combine. Pour into one of the prepared cake pans.
  • Pour another third of the batter into the same bowl and add 3 or 4 drops of food coloring. Stir to combine, then pour into the second cake pan.
  • Add 5 or 6 drops of food coloring to the remaining batter and stir to combine. Pour into the third cake pan.
  • Bake the cake layers until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Cool in the pans on wire racks for 5 minutes. Then invert the cakes, peel off the parchment and let cool completely on wire racks. Trim the tops if domed.
  • To assemble the cake: Place the darkest cake layer on a cake stand and frost the top completely. Stack the next darkest layer and again frost the top. Stack the final layer and frost the top and sides of the cake. Slice to serve.
  • Place the chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl set over (not in) a pan of gently simmering water. Heat until the chocolate is melted, then stir until smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and let the chocolate cool to room temperature.
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar on medium speed until light and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and beat until combined. Add the cream and beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Fumila Smart
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This cake was a bit dry, but the chocolate frosting was delicious. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Antonio De leon
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and decadent. The orange flavor was subtle but really added a nice touch. I would definitely make this cake again.


Marti Aldeco
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This cake was delicious and beautiful. The ombre effect was really easy to do and it made the cake look so special. I would definitely make this cake again.


Sheketia Chandler
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This cake was so good! The orange flavor was subtle but really added a nice touch. The chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Matthew Rogers
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This cake was amazing! The orange flavor was perfect and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. The ombre effect was beautiful. I would definitely make this cake again.


THhhuuii RGt
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the ombre effect and the chocolate frosting was a big hit. The cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this cake again.


Bhim Dhami
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautiful. The ombre effect was really pretty. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Mohammad Kausar
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This cake was delicious! The orange flavor was subtle but really added a nice touch. The chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Denzil Abrahams
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. The ombre effect was beautiful and really made the cake special. I would definitely make this cake a


Nadim Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. The orange flavor was subtle but really added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone


Kalum Lawson
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I love the ombre effect. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Bibek Pariyar
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and decadent. The orange flavor was subtle but really added a nice touch. I would definitely make this cake again.


kingsley ntasey
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This Orange Ombre Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. The ombre effect was beautiful and really made the cake special.