Orange Cake w/ Orange Frosting

By dawn716

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1-3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Easy-Add pure vanilla extract Add to shopping list pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoons orange extract
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
• Orange Cream Cheese Icing

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from wilton.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 9 x 13 in. sheet pan with vegetable pan spray.

In medium bowl, combine flour, orange zest, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar 1/4 cup at a time, scraping down sides of bowl as needed; when combined, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; add vanilla and orange extracts. Add half of flour mixture; beat on low speed until nearly combined. Add buttermilk to moisten; add in remaining flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Spread batter evenly in pan.
BAKE 25-33 MINUTES. COOL COMPLETLY. FROST.