Ingredients for Williamsburg Orange Cake With Williamsburg Butter Frosting
- All Purpose Flour
- Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Shortening
- 2 large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Golden Raisin
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
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How to Make Williamsburg Orange Cake With Williamsburg Butter Frosting
- **Make the Cake:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup raisins.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Make the Frosting:** While cakes are cooling, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- **Assemble the Cake:** Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting. Top with a second layer and frost again. Repeat with the final layer.
- Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish with extra orange zest and candied orange slices (optional).
- Enjoy your delicious Williamsburg Orange Cake!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
196 g
Sugar
3761g
Fat
701g
Carbs
409g
