2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Frostng
6 tablespoons butter (soften)
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine 1/2 cup orange juice, milk, oil, eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and mix into a small bowl and set aside.
Sift the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together. Making a well in the center then add the milk mixture. Stir to combine
Divide the batter into two 8″ greased and floured pans and baked approximately 35 minutes (check to ensure that they are done by inserting a toothpick into the center, when it comes out clean…their done) Allow to cool.
Frosting – Cream the butter until smooth, gradually beat in the confectioners sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add in 2 teaspoons of orange juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange zest
Once the cake has cooled frost and assemble cake
Enjoy
Chef Brian Klauss
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