Description
Ultra Moist Orange Soda Cake is a bright, fluffy, easy recipe that turns a simple boxed mix into a soft and tender dessert bursting with citrus flavor. This quick dessert is perfect for party food ideas, easy dessert ideas, holiday baking, birthday treats, and anytime you want a fun orange cake with creamy frosting and minimal effort.
Ingredients
15.25 ounces orange cake mix
1 cup orange soda
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange cake mix, orange soda, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Beat until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
5. Bake for 28 to 34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
7. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
8. Add the powdered sugar, orange zest, milk, and salt, then beat until the frosting is fluffy.
9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
10. Slice and serve, or chill the cake for 30 minutes for cleaner slices.
Notes
Use full-sugar orange soda for the best flavor and moisture.
Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the frosting.
For even more orange flavor, add a little extra zest on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
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