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Orange Creamsicle Cake

A delightful twist on the classic summer flavors, this moist and airy cake is bursting with fresh orange flavor, topped with whipped cream frosting and fresh orange slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cups orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
  • 1 cups fresh orange slices for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Stir in the fresh orange juice and orange zest until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  2. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. For the frosting, whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  2. Frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and then frost the top and sides of the stacked cake generously.
  3. Decorate with fresh orange slices before serving.

Notes

Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming to achieve fluffiness in the cake. Consider adding a drizzle of orange glaze for extra sweetness.