Fresh Orange Layer Cake

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min
Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (17)

  • CAKE:
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • ORANGE BUTTERCREAM:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter,
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large pasteurized egg yolk
  • 16 ounces powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

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