Fresh Orange Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Fresh Orange Cake is bright, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor! Made with real orange juice and zest, it’s layered with a smooth and zesty cream cheese frosting for a refreshing twist on a classic dessert. Each bite is light and moist—perfect for spring, summer, or any celebration that needs a citrusy sparkle! 🍊

🍰 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups (350 g) sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
• ¾ cup (180 ml) fresh orange juice
• ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups (420 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions