Description
This orange cake is light, moist, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces orange cake mix
- 1 cup orange soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange cake mix, orange soda, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 28 to 34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, orange zest, milk, and salt, then beat until the frosting is fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve, or chill the cake for 30 minutes for cleaner slices.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, you can add more orange zest.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg