Valentine’s Day Orange Love Cake 🍊

A Sweet & Zesty Way to Say “I Love You”!

Nothing says “I love you” like a heart-shaped cake bursting with fresh orange flavor and topped with a dreamy orange glaze. 🍊✨ This dessert is soft, citrusy, and absolutely magical—perfect for surprising your loved ones (or just treating yourself because you deserve it! 💅)

So grab your whisk, put on your cutest apron, and let’s bake up some love! 💕

💖 What You’ll Need

For the Cake:

🍊 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
✨ ¾ tsp baking powder
🧂 ¼ tsp salt
🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
🍊 2 tbsp orange zest (about 3 oranges)
🧈 1 cup butter
🍊 ¾ cup fresh orange juice
🥚 3 large eggs
🌿 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

🍬 1 cup powdered sugar
🍊 2 tbsp fresh orange juice (about ½ an orange)

✨ How to Make It (AKA Your Love Spell in Cake Form 💘)

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped pan. No heart-shaped pan? No problem! Use whatever you have—love comes in all shapes. 💕

2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients – Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar – In a separate bowl (or stand mixer), beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Then, add orange zest for a burst of citrusy goodness.

4️⃣ Add the Magic – Mix in orange juice, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5️⃣ Bring It All Together – Slowly combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until you have a love-filled batter. Pour into your prepared pan.

6️⃣ Bake to Perfection – Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs (not wet batter!). Let it cool while you admire your masterpiece. ✨

7️⃣ Glaze & Sparkle – Mix powdered sugar and fresh orange juice, drizzle over your cake, and (because we’re extra) add some edible glitter for that final touch of magic! 🧚‍♀

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So, are you ready to bake your way into someone’s heart? 💘 Grab your ingredients, turn up your favorite playlist, and let’s make the world a little sweeter—one heart-shaped cake at a time. 🎂✨

💬 Tag a friend who NEEDS to try this recipe! Who would you share this cake with? 🍊💕