By Eddy − On Monday, August 6, 2018, 5 years ago in
Cake Recipes
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 55 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
Cake:1 and 1/4 cups of sugar2 cups of flour1/2 cup of softened butter1/2 cup of oil8 medium eggs2 teaspoons of baking powderZest from 1 orangeJuice from 2 medium orangesIcing/Filling:1/2 cup of softened butter2/3 cup of cream cheese1 and 1/2 cups of powdered sugar1 tablespoon of orange zest
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Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC or 350ºF and grease and cover a cake form with parchment paper.
- Beat the oil with the softened butter and the sugar until it is creamy.
- Add the yolks and beat until smooth, than add the orange zest.
- Mix the flour with the baking powder and add to the previous preparation, alternating with the orange juice while mixing.
- Beat the egg whites and gently add it to the previous mixture.
- Add the batter to the cake form and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
Filling / Topping:
- Mix the softened butter with the cream cheese in a bowl and gradually add the powdered sugar, beating very well.
- Add the orange zest and whip until creamy.
- If the cake is cool, cut it in two layers, add the icing on top of the first layer, add the other layer on top and cover it with the icing.
- Garnish with orange zest and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: bolinhodecoco.blogspot.com *
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