Citrus is one of my favorite flavors, especially for a refreshing and unique dessert. In my past baking experience, sour cream is the one ingredient that can push a cake up a level from good to great. I decided to combine my love of citrus and sour cream cakes into one delicious tangerine cake with tasty orange buttercream.
1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F and grease and line two 8 inch cake pans. Sieve the flour, baking soda, and baking powder into a large bowl. In a large mixer, cream together the butter and orange rind. Gradually add the sugar, and cream until light.2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Continue beating until well combined. Add the dry ingredients, sour cream, and orange juice in alternating thirds. Beat until smooth after each addition.
3. Pour the mixture into the cake pans and bake for 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. For the buttercream, beat the butter and orange zest together until combined. Add the orange extract and mix until combined. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
5. To assemble, place the first layer of cake on a stand or plate and cover the top with buttercream frosting. Then put the next layer on top. When the two layers are sandwiched together place a generous amount of buttercream on top. Use an angled spatula to cover the entire cake with buttercream and smooth out the frosting. When finished, top with tangerines and sprigs of rosemary.
Get the printable Tangerine Cake Recipe.
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