Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Orange Creamsicle Cake, where the moist, fluffy layers of orange-infused cake meet a rich, creamy frosting. Each bite bursts with the refreshing taste of citrus, complemented by a velvety smooth texture that evokes the nostalgia of summer treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Leftover cake can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the butter in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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