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Vanilla-Buttermilk Cake With Raspberries and Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting

By Katherine Sacks

3.8

(15)

Slices of VanillaButtermilk Cake with Raspberries and OrangeCream Cheese Frosting on a yellow tablecloth.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

This tender buttermilk cake with rich orange cream-cheese frosting is sure to become your go-to for any festive occasion. The recipe can easily be adjusted to suit any party need: Make this single layer cake for birthdays, bake it as a sheet cake for backyard barbecues, or as a double-layer cake for even bigger celebrations.

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