Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe

A light, fluffy orange creamsicle cake recipe with layers of fresh orange and vanilla cream flavors; easy to make and perfect for summer celebrations.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 425kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 2 x 9-inch round cake pans To bake the two cake layers evenly; greased and floured for easy release.
1 Electric mixer For creaming butter and mixing frosting; speeds up prep and gives smoother results.
2–3 Mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients; helps keep your prep organized.
1 Wire cooling racks Lets the baked layers cool evenly without becoming soggy.
1 Offset spatula Spreads frosting smoothly and evenly across the layers.
1 Measuring cups & spoons Accurate measurements make all the difference in baking.
1 Whisk Used to blend dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, and salt.

Ingredients

For the Orange Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1.75 cups granulated sugar
0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
3 large eggs
1 cup fresh orange juice
zest of 2 oranges
1 cup whole milk
2.5 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting

8 oz cream cheese softened
0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3–4 tablespoon heavy cream or as needed for consistency
orange food coloring optional for visual effect

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare pans
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and wet ingredients
Combine dry ingredients and mix with wet
Divide batter and bake 25–30 minutes
Cool layers completely
Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy
Assemble and chill cake

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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