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Delicious orange creamsicle cake with creamy frosting and fresh orange slices

Orange Creamsicle Cake

A light and fluffy cake that captures the essence of a classic summer ice cream treat with zesty orange flavor and 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, Summer
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed Freshly squeezed juice is best.
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting.
For Decoration
  • Fresh orange slices For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture until everything is mixed well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembling
  1. For the frosting, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake generously.
  3. Decorate your cake with fresh orange slices for a beautiful finishing touch.

Notes

Serve this cake chilled or at room temperature, with optional side items like vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store tightly wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze un-frosted layers for up to 3 months.