Description
This Orange Creamsicle Cake is a dreamy combination of citrus and vanilla, inspired by the classic frozen treat. With a moist, fluffy texture and a rich, creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp orange extract (optional)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp orange extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar – Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavors – Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in orange zest, vanilla, and orange extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry – Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk with orange juice. Mix until combined.
- Bake – Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes – Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting – Beat butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar. Add heavy cream, vanilla, orange zest, and orange extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake – Frost one cake layer, place the second on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Serve and Enjoy – Slice and indulge in this creamy citrus delight!
Notes
For extra orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the batter.
Chill the cake layers before frosting for easier handling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Cake, Citrus Cake, Vanilla Orange Cake, Creamsicle Dessert, Summer Cake