Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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5 from 2 votes

This recipe for an indulgent, moist vanilla layer cake covered in chocolate orange frosting is definitely a treat! Topped with chocolate eggs and macarons, this cake is a real show-stopper!

an image of a  sliced moist vanilla layer cake topped with chocolate eggs and macarons, with slices in a plate

What other time of year can you really go overboard on the chocolate besides Easter?

I mean, I know that’s not what Easter is about, but that’s beside the point of this cake.

Whether or not you celebrate Easter in the traditional sense, I guarantee you will enjoy this cake!

close up image of a moist vanilla layer cake covered in chocolate orange frosting topped with chocolate eggs and macarons

It’s a basic, moist vanilla cake sandwiched with layers of smooth chocolate orange cream cheese frosting.

It’s really, really decadent, but it’s absolutely delicious, and a real centerpiece for an Easter meal!

close up half image of a moist vanilla layer cake covered in chocolate orange frosting topped with chocolate eggs and macarons

If you love cake, this is the recipe for you, it’s a foolproof recipe that always turns out well for me.

There’s no leveling necessary on the cakes as they bake pretty much flat, and the frosting is so addictive, you’ll want to just eat it off the spoon!

It’s a chocolate lover’s dream cake… so get stuck in!

close up image of a moist vanilla layer cake covered in chocolate orange frosting topped with chocolate eggs and macarons
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5 from 2 votes

Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

This recipe for an indulgent, moist vanilla layer cake covered in chocolate orange frosting is definitely a treat! Topped with chocolate eggs and macarons, this cake is a real show-stopper!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 1
Calories: 14245kcal

Ingredients

Cake

  • 5.6 oz unsalted butter room temperature
  • 20 oz caster sugar
  • 17 oz all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 480 ml milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs

Frosting

  • 42 oz icing sugar
  • 7 oz unsalted butter room temperature
  • 18 oz cream cheese
  • 4.5 oz cocoa powder
  • 2 oranges zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 338⁰ F (170⁰ C). Beat the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 by 1, beating between each addition.
  • Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt until evenly distributed. Add the vanilla extract to the milk. Add the flour to the butter/sugar mix in 3 parts, alternating with the milk. Once everything is added, mix on a low speed until you have a completely smooth batter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl inbetween if necessary.
  • Split the cake batter between the 3 cake tins equally and bake for 25-35 minutes, until the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and allow to cool fully.
  • To make the frosting, beat the butter for 5-6 minutes on a high speed until white and fluffy. Add the icing sugar and mix in slowly. Add the cream cheese and cocoa powder and mix slowly until everything is combined. Beat again on a high speed for a further 5-7 minutes until you have a light frosting.
  • To assemble the cake, add a layer of frosting between each layer, then completely cover the outside of the cake. Top with chocolate eggs and macarons (this is optional!) To make the macaron shells I used my basic macaron recipe and filled them with some of the frosting from this cake recipe.

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days

Nutrition

Calories: 14245kcal | Carbohydrates: 1904g | Protein: 150g | Fat: 715g | Saturated Fat: 348g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 195g | Trans Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 1998mg | Sodium: 7384mg | Potassium: 5100mg | Fiber: 67g | Sugar: 1390g | Vitamin A: 18122IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 2729mg | Iron: 48mg

Images by Lauren Caris Short.

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  1. This cake looks gorgeous! I just love the way you’ve decorated it. Hope you’re having a lovely Easter :) xxx

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