Naked Cake

Directions

Bake the Cake

1. Follow box instructions and split batter into three well-sprayed five-inch round baking pans.

2. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

3. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully remove the cake from the pan. If using a springform pan, remove the sides and bottom. Allow the cake to cool completely on a cooling rack.

4. If you need to level the top of your cake, do so now using either a cake lever or knife.

Prepare the Frosting

1. You can use the frosting packet included in the package, or prepare your own.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 and 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, margarine, salt, and vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

3. Add orange juice and continue mixing until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. With the mixer running, slowly add the remaining one and 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar. Mix until well combined.