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Orange Creamsicle Cake

A delightful cake that combines the refreshing flavors of orange and vanilla for a light, fluffy dessert, topped with a creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • Fresh orange slices for topping for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and orange zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Alternate adding the dry mixture and orange juice to the butter mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and orange extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and frost the top with the cream cheese frosting.
  2. Add the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Decorate with fresh orange slices and chill before serving.

Notes

Zest oranges before juicing for easier zesting. Ensure the cake layers are fully cooled to avoid melting the frosting. Chill before slicing for neat portions.