Orange Caramel Cake Recipe
If you’re looking for a showstopper of a dessert, this orange caramel cake is it. This decadent cake is made with a moist orange cake, a delicious caramel filling and fluffy cream cheese frosting. It’s a combination of flavors that will have your taste buds singing. This is one of those cakes that’s sure to leave an impression and have your guests begging for more.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Making the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs and beat with a hand mixer until well combined. Add the sour cream and orange zest and mix until combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly pour in the orange juice and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Caramel Filling
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring constantly. Once the mixture is melted and bubbling, add the heavy cream and salt and stir until combined. Continue to cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool completely before using.
Making the Cream Cheese Frosting
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. Assembling the Cake Place one of the cake layers on a cake stand or plate. Spread the cooled caramel filling over the top of the cake layer and top with the second cake layer. Frost the cake with the cream cheese frosting and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 517 kcal
Carbohydrates: 61 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 31 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 83 mg
Sodium: 302 mg
Potassium: 135 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 43 g
Vitamin A: 519 IU
Vitamin C: 7 mg
Calcium: 51 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Conclusion
This orange caramel cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The combination of flavors is simply divine and the moist cake and creamy frosting will have everyone coming back for seconds. This is a classic recipe that will be a favorite for years to come.
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