Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add the orange juice, orange zest, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Orange Syrup
For an extra burst of orange flavor, prepare the orange syrup while the cake is baking. Simply mix together 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes in the top with a fork and pour the syrup over the cake.
Assembly
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