Orange Cream Cake with Yellow Buttercream Frosting

🧾 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• Optional: a few drops of orange food coloring for a deeper hue

For the Yellow Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Yellow food coloring, to desired shade

⏱️ Timing

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes per layer
• Total Time: ~1.5–2 hours
• Servings: 12–16 slices

👩‍🍳 Instructions