Orange Layer Cake with Creamy Frosting
Moist, flavorful, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, this Orange Layer Cake is a show-stopping dessert perfect for any special occasion.
With layers of tender orange cake, sweet orange jam, and a silky frosting, every bite is pure sunshine!

 Ingredients

 For the Cake:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1¾ cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon orange zest

• ½ cup fresh orange juice

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 For the Filling:

• ¾ cup orange marmalade (or thick orange jam)

 For the Frosting:

• 2½ cups powdered sugar

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

• 3–4 tablespoons orange juice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 For Decoration:

• Fresh orange slices (optional)

 Directions

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