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Orange Creamsicle Cake

Orange Creamsicle Cake

A light, airy layer cake packed with fresh orange zest and juice, topped with a creamy vanilla frosting—perfect for a bright summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1–2 oranges
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter for frosting, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, butter, and flour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Beat ½ cup softened butter and orange zest on medium speed until fluffy and aromatic, about 2 minutes.
  • With mixer on low, add eggs one at a time, then pour in orange juice, milk, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet in three additions using a spatula or low mixer speed until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes, rotating halfway, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cakes rest in pans 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack, peel parchment, and cool another 30 minutes.
  • Beat 1 cup butter until soft, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and zest until smooth and spreadable.
  • Level cake tops, layer with frosting, apply crumb coat, chill 15 minutes, then finish frosting and garnish with zest.

Notes

Chill the cake before slicing for clean layers. Leftovers keep airtight in the fridge up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword Citrus Cake, Creamsicle Cake, Easy Cake Recipe, Orange Creamsicle, Orange Creamsicle Cake, summer dessert, Vanilla Frosting
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