Moist Orange Layer Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box 3 oz orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp orange extract optional
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix and gelatin.
- Add orange juice, oil, eggs, vanilla, and zest; beat until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cream, and orange extract; mix until smooth.
- Frost one layer, add the second, and cover the entire cake.
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