Orange Cake with cream cheese frosting

I made this cake for my dear hubby's birthday last week..It was one of the best cakes I ever made and had..It turned out soft,moist and fluffy and the enticing aroma of the cake filled the house andI was happy I made it..We loved the flavor and kick the orange gave to the cake..I tried frosting it on my own for the first time and it wasn't disappointing..I also tried my hand at icing the cake with chocolate..I could'nt take a picture of the entire cake as I had no time and it was prepared in a hurry..Here goes the recipe for my orange cake..

                             

Ingredients

All- Purpose flour - 2 cups
Baking powder - 3 teaspoons
Sugar - 2 cups
Eggs - 3
Softened butter - 50 grams
Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
Orange juice - 1 cup

For the frosting

Cream cheese softened - 1 cup
Sugar - 3/4 cup
Orange zest - 2 teaspoons
Orange juice - 1 tablespoon

                                

Directions

Preheat oven to 180 degree C.
Prepare the baking cake pan by lining with parchment paper..This helps in easy removal of the cake from the pan and also it helps in easy cleaning.
Sift flour, baking powder into a large mixing bowl.Add the eggs, sugar, butter, orange zest and juice to the dry ingredients and whisk into a smooth thick mixture.
Pour the cake mixture into the cake mouls and even it out with a spatula or back of spoon.
Bake for 45 minutes until you get a golden brown crust.
Test the cake in the middle with a toothpick or fork.The cake is done when it comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the mould itself.Run a knife along the sides and then remove the cake.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.

Frosting

The cream cheese gives a wonderful taste to the frosting.Mix all the ingredients together until they turn thick and creamy.Spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
The cream cheese can also be replaced by softened butter.

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