I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy Florida citrus flavor and isn't any more difficult to make than a two-layer cake. -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat well after each addition. Stir in extracts. , Pour into three 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. , For frosting, in a bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, zest and extract; beat until well blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 114g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Shashwat Sharma
[email protected]This cake is the best!
JHONATAN chaires
[email protected]This cake is a must-try!
Zihad arafat jony
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake again.
Tom Nd jerry
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Layla Playz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon or orange, but I loved this cake. It was so moist and flavorful.
Alison Bauernfeind
[email protected]This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
M Raheel Ilyas
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and the glaze is to die for.
Rohit Rai
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Nilsona Shakya
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add some more butter or oil to the batter next time.
Andy Man
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Sansy Brooks
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Lillian Cartwright
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The citrus flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend it.
Hayat Dogar
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and orange in this cake. It's so refreshing and summery. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.
Day with me
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.