Beat and Bake Orange Cake recipe

2 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

6 tablespoons butter, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round cake pans.

In a measuring cup, combine milk, 1/2 cup orange juice, oil, beaten eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoon orange zest.

Set aside.

Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.

Mix in sugar.

Make a well in the center and pour in the milk mixture.

Stir until thoroughly combined.

Divide batter into 2 - 8 inch pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Allow to cool.

To make Orange Butter Frosting: Cream butter until smooth.

Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.

Beat until light and fluffy.

Beat in 2 tablespoons orange juice to bring to spreading consistency.

Stir in vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange zest.