Ingredients
Cake
● 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
● 1 box orange gelatin mix (3 oz)
● 1 cup orange juice
● ½ cup vegetable oil
● 3 large eggs
● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
● 1 teaspoon orange zest
Orange Buttercream Frosting
● 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
● 4 cups powdered sugar
● 2 tablespoons heavy cream
● 2 tablespoons orange extract (optional, for extra punch)
Instructions1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
2: Mix cake mix and orange gelatin in a large bowl until evenly combined.
3: Add orange juice, oil, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest, then beat until smooth.
4: Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
5: Cool cakes 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
6: Beat butter until fluffy, slowly add powdered sugar, then mix in cream and orange extract until smooth.
7: Frost one cake layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
8: Slice, serve, and enjoy every bright, citrusy bite.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Tips● Add extra orange zest for bold citrus flavor
● Chill the cake slightly before slicing for cleaner layers
● Garnish with fresh orange slices or candied peel for a bakery look
