Orange Cake With Chocolate Frosting

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and orange juice, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Fold in the orange zest gently to ensure it's evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.

11. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

12. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

13. Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.

14. Garnish with orange zest or chocolate shavings.