Best 9 Orange Layer Cake With Orange Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Look no further than the irresistible Orange Layer Cake with Orange Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. This multi-layered cake is a symphony of citrusy flavors, featuring moist and fluffy orange cake layers that are generously filled and frosted with a luscious orange caramel cream cheese frosting. With its vibrant color, tantalizing aroma, and unforgettable taste, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or special occasion. Let's dive into the details of this delectable recipe and explore the steps involved in creating this culinary masterpiece.

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ORANGE LAYER CAKE



Orange Layer Cake image

This tender, flavorful orange layer cake is made with fresh orange juice and zest and is frosted with a tangy orange cream cheese icing.

Provided by Ann Otis

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 17

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 (at room temperature)
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
8 oz cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 cups icing sugar ((confectioner's or powdered sugar)*)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 8-inch cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, oil and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • To the stand mixer bowl, add the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla and orange zest. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a measuring cup, combine the milk and orange juice.
  • With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and milk/OJ mixture, in 3 instalments each, beating until JUST combined (do not over beat).
  • Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and give it a good stir with a rubber spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the layers to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes and turn them over onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
  • Add the confectioner's sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If you think it is too soft, put the bowl in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up.
  • Place one cake layer on a plate or turntable, and using an offset spatula, frost the top with about 1 cup of frosting. Place the second layer upside down on top and frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with orange slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 231 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 66 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ORANGE-SCENTED CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Orange-Scented Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Orange zest perfumes this butter-based cake with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature, plus more for buttering the pans
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans (See Cook?s Note)
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup milk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioners? sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment, butter again and dust the whole pan with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Put the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a food processor. Add the granulated sugar and orange zest and pulse a few times to combine evenly. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse sand, with some pea-size bits of butter.
  • Whisk the milk, vanilla and eggs together in a small bowl or measuring cup with a spout. With the processor running, pour in the milk mixture and process until smooth. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pans and invert the cakes onto the rack. Peel off the parchment and cool completely.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners? sugar, vanilla and salt and gradually increase the mixer speed to medium-high, and beat until the sugar is incorporated and the frosting is fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer running on low beat in the cream and then continue beating until the frosting is creamy and thick, about 1 more minute.
  • Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate, and spread 1 cup of the frosting over the top. Top with the other cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

FRESH ORANGE CAKE WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Fresh Orange Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
zest from the oranges
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream (Lite is okay)
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon pure orange oil
Optional: 2 teaspoons Loranne's Buttery Sweet Dough Emulsion
Frosting:
1 stick butter, softened
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon pure orange oil (optional)
2-4 cups* confectioners sugar
Add up to 8 cups of sugar, if that's your cup of tea.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 9-inch cake pans with nonstick baking spray* and line with parchment. Spray parchment with baking spray. *NOTE: I used 2-9-inch cake pans, figuring I'd slice those in half. That was tricky, as the cake was so moist, that it took a miracle that transferring the layers didn't break! In a large bowl sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add oil, orange juice, eggs and sour cream. Optional: I add 1/4 teaspoon of pure orange oil, for more flavor. Beat at medium speed with a mixer until smooth. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Add orange zest and orange juice, beating until combined. Gradually add confectioners sugar beating until smooth. (NOTE: You can add more confectioner's sugar, if you prefer a much thicker frosting.) Assembly: Spread frosting evenly between layers and on top and sides of cake.

ORANGE CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting image

Use this fluffy orange cream-cheese frosting recipe with our Carrot-Ginger Layer Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups; frosts one 8-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place butter in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add sugar, orange zest, and salt and beat for 5 minutes.

CITRUS LAYER CAKE WITH ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This cake appeared in The Times in 1954 as Halloween Cake, the centerpiece for a children's party. When you strip away the original instructions for decoration (dyed yellow frosting and a black cat of piped chocolate), you're left with a luscious citrus cake that works for any occasion, All Hallows' Eve included.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pans
2 1/4 cups/270 grams cake flour
1 tablespoon/14 grams double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon/6 grams salt
1 1/2 cups /300 grams sugar
1 tablespoon/18 grams orange zest (from 2 oranges)
1 teaspoon/3 grams lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 cup/237 milliliters whole milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons/61 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 pound/453 grams confectioners sugar
1 pasteurized egg
2 tablespoons/30 milliliters whole milk
1/2 teaspoon/2.5 milliliters orange extract
1/4 teaspoon/1 gram salt
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate/29 grams, melted
1/2 cup/100 grams chocolate chips or candy corn, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease two nine-inch round pans, line bottoms with parchment paper and grease the paper. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and grated orange and lemon zests. Sift dry ingredients into creamed butter and add about 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) milk. Mix until flour is dampened then beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Add remaining milk and eggs and beat on low for 1 minute more.
  • Divide batter between two pans and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake rebounds to touch when pressed.
  • Cool cake in pans on cooling rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from pan. Discard parchment paper and turn cakes right side up on racks. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Cream butter and gradually add about a third of the confectioners sugar, blending well after each addition. Add pasteurized egg, then remaining sugar and milk, using enough liquid to give a good spreading consistency. Add orange extract and salt and blend thoroughly.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of frosting to a small bowl and stir in melted chocolate. Cover with a damp cloth or paper towel and save for decorating cake. Place one round on cake plate and spread with orange frosting. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate or candy corn, if using. Top with second cake layer. Frost sides from top edge down over the sides. Spread remaining orange frosting on top and spread to edge. Pipe chocolate frosting. Let stand till frosting is dry.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 476, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OLD-FASHIONED ORANGE LAYER CAKE



Old-Fashioned Orange Layer Cake image

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.

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Orange Cream Cheese Frosting image

Great on Carrot Walnut Cookies (see recipe).

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter or margarine, orange peel, and orange juice until creamy. Beat in confectioner's sugar until blended and smooth.
  • Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons on each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Let icing set 1 to 2 hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

ORANGE LAYER CAKE WITH ORANGE-CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Orange Layer Cake with Orange-Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Orange     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 28

Number Of Ingredients 32

For filling
1 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel
3 cups orange juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 8-ounce packages Philadelphia- brand cream cheese, room temperature
For soaking syrup and frosting
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 3/4 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
4 8-ounce packages Philadelphia- brand cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For cake
One-third of these ingredients is used for each of the three cake layers.
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
9 large eggs
4 cups sugar
Powdered sugar
For assembly and decoration
Use a large tart pan bottom, a rimless baking sheet or a cardboard round to move and stack the three cake layers.
Assorted berries and cut fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries, kiwi and apricot)
cut fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries, kiwi and apricot)

Steps:

  • Make Filling
  • Whisk sugar and yolks in heavy large saucepan to blend. Whisk in cornstarch and orange peel. Gradually add orange juice and cream, whisking to blend well. Set pan over medium-high heat and whisk constantly until cream thickens and boils, about 8 minutes. Pour into bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pastry cream to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours.
  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in pastry cream, 1 cup at a time, scraping bottom and sides of bowl occasionally. Cover; refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Make soaking syrup and frosting
  • Stir 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup water in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Immediately add 1 1/4 cups orange juice and peel (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until any hard bits dissolve and caramel comes to boil. Strain into 2-cup glass measuring cup.
  • Pour 1 cup caramel into small bowl; reserve for frosting. Mix remaining 1/2 cup orange juice into remaining caramel in glass measuring cup; reserve as soaking syrup. Cover caramel in small bowl and soaking syrup separately; refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 cup caramel reserved for frosting, then powdered sugar and vanilla. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. If necessary, let stand at room temperature until just spreadable before using.)
  • Make cake
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 12-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides; line bottom with parchment paper. Butter paper; dust pan with flour.
  • Bring 1/3 cup milk and 1 tablespoon butter to simmer in small saucepan. Remove pan from heat; add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Cover pan. Sift 1 1/3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer at high speed, beat 3 eggs in large bowl until frothy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in 1 1/3 cups sugar. Continue to beat egg mixture until light colored and thick enough to fall in heavy ribbon when beaters are lifted, about 4 minutes. Pour milk mixture over egg mixture. Using whisk, gently stir until just blended. Add flour mixture. Gently stir with whisk until just blended (do not over mix; batter may deflate). Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer pan to rack; cool 10 minutes.
  • Line cake rack with paper towels. Dust towels generously with powdered sugar. Cut around pan sides; turn cake out onto sugared towels. Peel off parchment. Cool cake completely.
  • Repeat 2 more times, using same amount of each ingredient to make 2 more cake layers.
  • Assemble and decorate
  • Place 1 cake layer on 11-inch tart pan bottom; brush with 1/2 cup soaking syrup. Spread with half of filling (about 3‰ cups). Place in freezer until filling is firm, about 15 minutes. Top with second cake layer; brush with 1/2 cup soaking syrup. Spread with remaining filling. Place in freezer until filling is firm, about 15 minutes. Top with third cake layer; brush with remaining soaking syrup. Spread 2 cups frosting thinly over top and sides of assembled cake to cover completely. Refrigerate until frosting is firm, about 1 hour.
  • Spoon 1 cup frosting into pastry bag fitted with small (scant 1/4-inch-diameter) star tip. Spread remaining frosting smoothly over top and sides of cake. Pipe frosting in bag decoratively on top and sides of cake. (Can be prepared ahead. Refrigerate until frosting is firm, at least 5 hours; cover loosely and keep refrigerated up to 1 day. Or freeze until frosting is firm, about 2 hours; cover and keep frozen up to 1 week. Defrost covered cake in refrigerator for 2 days.)
  • Place cake on large platter. Arrange fruit decoratively atop cake. To cut cake, start 2 inches inward from edge and insert knife straight down; cut 8-inch-diameter circle in center of cake. Starting 2 inches in from 8-inch-diameter circle and inserting knife straight down, cut 4-inch-diameter circle in center of 8-inch circle. Cut outer portion of cake into 16 slices. Cut middle portion of cake into 8 slices. Cut inner 4-inch portion of cake into 4 wedges. Serve cake.

SPICED LAYER CAKE WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Spiced Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Spice     Fall     Birthday     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper. Butter and flour pans; tap out excess flour. Sift first 8 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter and orange peel in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture alternately with sour cream and milk. Divide batter among prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer pans to racks and cool 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread 2/3 cup frosting over. Top with third cake layer. Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.)

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a generous amount of frosting: Don't be shy with the frosting! A thick layer of frosting will make your cake extra delicious.
  • Decorate the cake to your liking: Get creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, candy, or even fresh flowers to make your cake look special.

Conclusion:

This orange layer cake with orange caramel cream cheese frosting is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful layers of cake, tangy orange caramel frosting, and elegant appearance, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this orange layer cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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