Orange Buttermilk Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

The buttermilk cuts down on fat while adding a refreshing tang and creating a moist and tender crumb. Two whole tablespoons of fresh orange zest are nestled within the cake and the cream cheese frosting incorporates freshly squeezed orange juice and orange marmalade.

Orange Buttermilk Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting:

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

1 cup buttermilk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of one orange (just a little over 1 tablespoon)

¼ cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

For the frosting

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

2 tablespoons orange marmalade

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon orange extract

2 cups powdered sugar