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Frosted Cake

Vanilla and orange peel are the secret to making this delicious cake with chocolate frosting. Serve at your next special occasion for a tasty treat.

  • 16 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons margarine (soft tub)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel
  • 3/4 cup skim/fat free milk
  • 3 sprays of cooking spray

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat the oven to 325 °F.

3

Grease with small amount of cooking oil or use non-stick cooking oil spray on a 10-inch round pan (at least 2 1/2 inches high). Powder pan with flour. Tap out excess flour.

4

Sift together flour and baking powder.

5

In a separate bowl, beat together margarine and sugar until soft and creamy.

6

Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange peel.

7

Gradually add the flour mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.

8

Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until done. Let cake cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan. Let cool completely before icing.

9

Cream together cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add cocoa. Blend well.

10

Slowly add sugar until icing is smooth. Mix in vanilla.

11

Smooth icing over top and sides of cooled cake.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 slice

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories254
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA7 mg
Cholesterol50 mg
Carbohydrates48 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars31 g
Added Sugars included29 g
Protein4 g
Minerals
Calcium75 mg
Potassium105 mg
Sodium136 mg
Copper119 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium17 mg
Phosphorus92 mg
Selenium6 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A66 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60 mg
Vitamin B120.2 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K3 mcg
Folate63 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline42 mg

Source:

  • A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • US Department of Health and Human Services
  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion