For a more intense orange flavor, consider adding 1/4 teaspoon of orange oil to the batter. Buttermilk adds a wonderful tang and tenderness, but if you don't have any on hand, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 1/2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. To prevent the nuts from sinking to the bottom of the cake, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and a more even texture. For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour accurately.
Williamsburg Orange Cake
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS75
A delightful citrus-infused cake, perfect for elevating any gathering with its moist crumb and bright orange notes. A true celebration of flavor!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate43 g
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Cholesterol45 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium273 mg
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Sugar23 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
StepAdd the softened butter, shortening, buttermilk, eggs, chopped raisins, chopped walnuts, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. (3 minutes)
04
StepUsing an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for 3 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and well-emulsified. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated. (3 minutes)
05
StepPour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s). (1 minute)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. For a 9x13 inch pan, bake for 45-50 minutes. For cake layers, bake for 30-35 minutes. (45-50 minutes / 30-35 minutes)
07
StepLet the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
08
StepOnce the cake is fully cooled, frost generously with Williamsburg Butter Frosting.
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Stevie Jenkins
Jun 21, 2025I added a little almond extract to the frosting and it complemented the orange flavor beautifully.
Vernon Hirthegorczany
May 27, 2025The frosting is amazing, but a little sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll reduce the sugar in the frosting a bit.
Mittie Doyle
Feb 26, 2025This cake was a hit! The orange zest really made it special.
Elsie Muller
Feb 1, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out perfectly!
Nathanial Bechtelar
Dec 3, 2024My family loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful.
Georgiana Strosin
Oct 20, 2024I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner!
Brice Torphy
Sep 1, 2024I substituted pecans for the walnuts and it was delicious!