Name: Moist Orange Cream Cheese Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 egg yolk, room temperature; ½ cup whole milk, room temperature; ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges); 2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons orange zest

Description

This Moist Orange Cream Cheese Cake is bursting with citrus flavor, featuring a tender orange-infused sponge and a luscious orange cream cheese frosting. A perfect cake for spring, summer, or any occasion that calls for a light yet indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)

For the Frosting:

2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
Add Eggs: Beat in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Alternate Mixing: Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the milk and orange juice, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and cornstarch gradually. Mix in vanilla and orange zest until creamy and fluffy.
Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously and garnish with additional orange zest if desired.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
For an extra moist cake, brush layers with orange syrup before frosting.
Refrigerate the cake for firmer slices and easier storage.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American