• prep: 1 hr
• cook: 3 hr
• total: 4 hr

servings:

This version of our delicious vanilla-buttermilk cake is simply topped with a swoosh of orange cream-cheese frosting and raspberries. It's so easy to serve right out of the pan, which makes it perfect for backyard barbecues and potlucks.

• 2 cups cake flour, plus more for pan
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 Tbsp. powdered sugar, sifted
• 4 ounces raspberries
• Edible flowers (for garnish; optional)

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