Here’s a simple and delicious way to make an Orange Creamsicle Cake—a cake that tastes like the classic orange creamsicle ice cream! 🍊🍦
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
For the Orange Cream Filling (optional but delicious):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp orange zest
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: a few drops of orange food coloring
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and orange zest.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in orange juice.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Orange Cream Filling (Optional):
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until stiff peaks form.
3. Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add orange juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if you want a brighter orange shade.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of orange cream filling (if using).
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides with the orange frosting.
- Optional: garnish with orange zest or thin orange slices.
Tips:
- For a stronger creamsicle flavor, add 1 tsp orange extract to the frosting.
- You can brush each cake layer with orange juice for extra moisture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
If you want, I can also give you a simpler “one-bowl” version that’s even faster but still tastes like an orange creamsicle. Do you want me to do that?
