Description
This Orange Creamsicle Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the refreshing flavors of the classic frozen treat. It features moist orange-infused cake layers, a creamy orange-flavored frosting, and a hint of vanilla for that perfect creamsicle taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
- Add the heavy cream, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Add orange food coloring, if desired.
- Assemble the Cake: Level the cake layers if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting over it. Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, use orange extract in both the cake and frosting.
- You can add a few drops of orange food coloring to the cake batter for a more vibrant color.
- Garnish with orange zest or fresh orange slices for a beautiful presentation.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 5g