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Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp orange extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Combine vanilla cake mix and orange gelatin mix in a large bowl.
- Mix in fresh orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Add heavy cream and orange extract, beating until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes, layering as desired and creating a clean finish.
- Slice and serve, optionally pairing with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice for optimal flavor.
Wrap the cake tightly for storage, refrigerating for up to a week.
Chill the frosted cake before serving for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 75